Dr Kate Kerr is a GP with a specialist interest in menopause care. Kate will see women of all ages who seek support for menopausal symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, low mood, brain fog, joint aches, palpitations, bladder symptoms, vaginal dryness, loss of libido and weight gain. She empathizes with how much these symptoms can impact your quality of life.
Kate offers a very holistic approach to care which includes an individualised assessment of your symptoms, medical and family history She will offer lifestyle advice around diet, nutrition, exercise, and supplements and has expert knowledge in prescribing HRT. She can also explain risks and benefits or manipulate regimes for those already on HRT but not feeling sufficient symptom control.
Kate completed her medical training in 1998 at University College London and obtained a BSc in Psychology. She originally trained in General Practice and became a GP partner as well as being an Associate Specialist in Sexual Health for many years. Having gained extra qualifications including the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Diploma of Sexual and Reproductive Health, she also completed extra training in Psycho sexual Medicine.
Kate joined the Bath Fertility Centre (now known as CARE Fertility Bath) in 2008 and very much enjoyed working in both Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Conception. She went on to gain the Advanced Certificate of Specialist Menopause Care in order to enhance the local service for patients who have been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency or early menopause. She won best poster presentation at the British Menopause Society meeting for highlighting the need for ongoing hormonal care of patients, who were seen in a fertility setting for egg donor treatment.
Kate offers a very holistic approach to care which includes an individualised assessment of your symptoms, medical and family history She will offer lifestyle advice around diet, nutrition, exercise, and supplements and has expert knowledge in prescribing HRT. She can also explain risks and benefits or manipulate regimes for those already on HRT but not feeling sufficient symptom control.
Kate completed her medical training in 1998 at University College London and obtained a BSc in Psychology. She originally trained in General Practice and became a GP partner as well as being an Associate Specialist in Sexual Health for many years. Having gained extra qualifications including the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Diploma of Sexual and Reproductive Health, she also completed extra training in Psycho sexual Medicine.
Kate joined the Bath Fertility Centre (now known as CARE Fertility Bath) in 2008 and very much enjoyed working in both Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Conception. She went on to gain the Advanced Certificate of Specialist Menopause Care in order to enhance the local service for patients who have been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency or early menopause. She won best poster presentation at the British Menopause Society meeting for highlighting the need for ongoing hormonal care of patients, who were seen in a fertility setting for egg donor treatment.
It became apparent to Kate that there was a gap in specialist menopause care for patients who have experienced menopause-related problems secondary to their cancer treatments. As part of a multidisciplinary team including a local breast and ovarian oncologist and a cancer nurse specialist, they set up a new NHS service to address this need, receiving an award for Improving Patient Experience. This is one of the only NHS Combined Specialist Menopause/ Oncology clinics in the UK and has supported many women who have symptoms secondary to their breast, gynaecological, or other cancers and are uncertain about the safety of using HRT. Kate also has expert knowledge in prescription non-hormonal treatments for menopause.
Thinking about the women who are unable to access the menopause care they desire, or have more complex needs, in 2018 Kate started her private General Specialist Menopause Clinic at Bath Clinic. She also offers a combined oncology menopause service and is happy to accept self-referrals unless the patient has a very complex medical history and then we would encourage a GP referral.
Kate loves her job and considers it as a joy and privilege. “I enjoy seeing a huge variety of women including those of all ages, cultures, and sexuality. My experience in General Practice, Sexual Health, and Reproductive Medicine over the last 20 years has facilitated a natural path into specialist menopause care. I try to approach each consultation with kindness, non-judgement, and an open mind. My international school background and psychology degree also contribute to a prejudice-free and compassionate approach to care.”
Kate’s goal is to provide high-quality medical care with kindness, humanity, and empathy, with a belief that everyone deserves an individualised assessment and treatment plan to try and make their menopause transition much easier.
Kate continues to strive to improve both NHS and private access to specialist menopause care for all women and remains in conversation with the local health authorities to try and improve funding of these services. She is a regular speaker at charity events to help increase awareness of the availability of treatment to facilitate women to make their own informed choices.
Professional Memberships
- British Menopause Society
- British Fertility Society
- Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Clinical Interests
Dr Kate Kerr is happy to see any woman who feels they are experiencing problems that may be related to the menopause and those where there are concerns about safety prescribing HRT.
Also- early menopause, oncology, higher risk breast / ovarian cancer, complex medical problems, libido issues, >60.
