Women’s health clinic in Inverurie
See a BMS-recognised specialist face-to-face at Sauchen Clinic — unhurried, evidence-based care for every stage.
Next available appointment Thu 12 Nov
Our Sauchen clinic sits on Main Street, a short drive from Inverurie — specialist menopause care in rural Aberdeenshire, without the trek into the city. Women come to us from Inverurie itself, Westhill, Alford and the surrounding communities for the same appointment we offer everywhere: 45 minutes with a BMS-recognised specialist, a proper history, and a written plan that includes your GP.
Together with our Aberdeen clinic at HourGlass, it gives the North East two TMC locations — and because your records and specialist carry across both (and across video appointments too), you can use whichever works for each visit.
Also serving Inverurie, Westhill, Alford and the surrounding area.
What we can help with here
Consultations
Doctor-led initial and follow-up consultations, in person or online. All include a letter to your GP and a prescription where clinically appropriate.
Blood tests & diagnostics
Hormone profiles, individual blood tests, women’s health screens and diagnostics. Blood is taken by a nurse at home (£70), and tests are ordered by a clinician during an appointment.
Your specialist in Inverurie
Dr Sarah Hastings
Women's Health Specialist GP
MBChB · MRCGP
Dr. Sarah Hastings is a dedicated General Practitioner with a special interest in Women’s Health. She qualified as a GP in 2015 after completing her training in Glasgow and has since gained…
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Good to know
Where exactly is the clinic?
On Main Street in Sauchen, a short drive from Inverurie and easily reached from Westhill, Alford and the surrounding Aberdeenshire communities. The Get Directions link on this page will route you door to door.
Do I need a referral to be seen at Sauchen?
No — book directly. We write to your GP after every consultation and can prescribe where appropriate.
Can I use the Aberdeen clinic for some appointments?
Yes — Sauchen and our HourGlass clinic in Aberdeen share records and standards, and online video appointments work alongside both.
What does a first appointment involve?
A full 45 minutes with a BMS-registered specialist — history, symptoms, honest options, written plan, GP letter.
Your appointment, answered
The questions people are sometimes nervous to ask — answered honestly, start to finish.
Do I need a GP referral?
No — you can refer yourself. Book directly online or call us; there’s no need to see your GP first, and no referral letter required.
How much does it cost to see a menopause specialist?
A 45-minute first appointment with a Specialist Women’s Health GP is £250, and rises for a BMS Registered Menopause Specialist or Clinical Lead Director. Every price is published on our pricing page before you book — no hidden fees.
I’m nervous about booking — is that normal?
Completely. Many women arrive unsure whether their symptoms “count”. They do. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or the right words for what you are experiencing — bring it as it is and we will work it out together.
Do I need any tests or paperwork before I come?
No. Bring yourself, and if you can, a note of your symptoms and any medicines or HRT you’ve tried — a symptom diary is genuinely useful but not required. Blood tests are only arranged afterwards if they’d actually change the answer.
Can I bring someone with me?
Of course — a partner, friend or relative is welcome in the appointment if you’d like the company or a second pair of ears.
What actually happens on the day?
You’ll be welcomed, and your specialist will bring you in for your appointment — a full 45 minutes for a first visit. It’s a conversation, not a conveyor belt: your history, your symptoms, what you’ve tried, what you want to change. There’s no examination unless one is needed and explained first, and you leave knowing the plan.
What if I’m running late — or need to cancel?
Life happens — just call us. If you’re running late we’ll do our best to protect your appointment, and if you need to rearrange, the earlier you let us know the easier it is to offer your slot to someone else.
What happens after the appointment?
You’ll have a written plan, a prescription where clinically appropriate, and a letter to your GP so your NHS records stay joined up. Follow-ups can be booked online whenever you need one.
Will anyone know what we discussed?
Your consultation is private and confidential. The one routine exception is the letter to your GP, which keeps your medical records complete — tell your specialist if there’s anything you’d prefer handled differently, and they’ll discuss the options with you.
No referral needed, and no need to know what’s wrong before you come — that’s what the appointment is for.
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