When Should You Worry About Gynaecological Bleeding Problems?

I was always interested in women’s health as a medical student, I loved my obstetric attachment and started off pursuing a career in Obs and Gynae. I soon discovered that I needed uninterrupted sleep and so moved into GP training. I couldn’t shake off the interest in women’s health so in my spare time I did the FSRH diploma, learned to fit coils and implants, and passed the DRCOG.

Alongside working as a GP in Durham I developed a love of training and as well as studying for the Bradford Postgrad diploma in Women’s health became a FSRH trainer. This resulted in crossing paths with Dr Anne Connelly MBE and the rest is history. We set up the PCWHF/S as a way to keep networking with other GPs who had an extended role in women’s health and it snowballed.

I also set up my own business called Durham Gynae and through that deliver NHS commissioned clinics and training. I also learned the art of gynae ultrasound scanning and gained advanced menopause training.  

I love great fiction and seeing the world.

Dr Patrick has been an NHS GP for over 20 years and has always had  an interest in women’s health, and is a trained fitter for LARC. She also has a leadership role in Somerset as the Director of Primary Care at Somerset Foundation Trust. As a menopause specialist, she holds the British Menopause Society’s Advanced Certification in menopause care and has extensive experience delivering menopause appointments within the NHS and private sector.  She also has vast experience in public speaking, delivering educational sessions on women’s health for fellow clinicians, for patients and for organisations.