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Time to Pause is a private Menopause and Women’s Health Clinic in Southam, Warwickshire, founded by Dr Rebecca Jacques, a British Menopause Society Registered Menopause Specialist and experienced NHS GP.
I provide personalised, evidence-based care for perimenopause, menopause and wider women’s health concerns, including advice on HRT and non-hormonal treatment options. My aim is to give you the time, expert guidance and support you need to understand your symptoms, explore your options and make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing.
Dr. Rebecca Jacques
I have worked as a doctor within the NHS for nearly two decades, with women’s health becoming an increasingly important part of my clinical career.
I am passionate about helping women feel listened to, informed and confident about their health. I understand how perimenopause, menopause and hormonal change can affect far more than physical symptoms alone, with an impact on sleep, mood, relationships, family life and work.
My approach is personalised, holistic and evidence-based. No two women experience menopause in the same way, so I take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, priorities and preferences before discussing the options that may be right for you.
I support women with a wide range of concerns, including hot flushes, sleep disturbance, anxiety, premature or early menopause, HRT reviews, testosterone treatment and more complex medical or gynaecological histories. I also see women who may not want HRT, cannot take it, or would simply like to understand the full range of hormonal and non-hormonal options available.
My interest extends beyond symptom control. I have a particular focus on cardiovascular, metabolic and bone health during and after menopause, and believe this is an important opportunity to think about long-term health as well as how you feel day to day.
My wider experience as an NHS GP, together with additional training in diabetes and cardiometabolic medicine, has strengthened my focus on prevention and early intervention. Menopause can be associated with changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, body composition and bone health, and identifying these risks early can help support healthier outcomes in the years ahead.
Above all, my aim is to give women the time and space to understand what is happening to their health, explore their options clearly, and make decisions that feel right for them.
About me
I studied medicine at Warwick Medical School, having first completed a degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Manchester. I went on to train as a General Practitioner (GP), drawn to the breadth of general practice, preventative medicine and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients over time.
From early in my medical career, I developed a particular interest in women’s health, reproductive health and menopause care. I undertook further specialist training, including the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG) and the Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DipFSRH), strengthening my expertise in women’s health across all stages of life.
My approach has always been centred on listening carefully, understanding what matters most to each woman, and providing clear, personalised and evidence-based medical care.
I also completed additional training in contraception and family planning, becoming a Family Planning GP within the NHS. I have more than 14 years’ experience fitting intrauterine coils, including Mirena, and contraceptive implants, alongside providing wider reproductive and women’s health care.
My interest in women’s health continued to develop, leading me to undertake advanced training with the British Menopause Society (BMS). Following several years of further study and clinical experience alongside menopause specialists in a dedicated NHS menopause clinic, I achieved the BMS Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care and became a British Menopause Society Registered Menopause Specialist.
I am also a member of the British Menopause Society, International Menopause Society and Primary Care Women’s Health Forum, helping me to remain closely connected to developments in menopause, HRT and women’s health care and to provide treatments based on the latest available evidence and clinical guidance.
Alongside women’s health, I have developed a particular interest in diabetes, cardiovascular health and cardiometabolic medicine. I completed a Certificate in Diabetes Care at the University of Warwick and have also worked as the diabetes lead within an NHS GP practice.
This wider medical experience is highly relevant to menopause care. The menopause transition is associated with changes in cardiovascular, metabolic and bone health, including increased risks of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. My approach therefore looks beyond symptoms and HRT alone, taking into account a woman’s wider long-term health and the opportunities to reduce future risk through lifestyle, screening and appropriate treatment.
I am a member of Cardio Renal Metabolic Medicine UK, the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society and Primary Care Diabetes UK, helping me to remain up to date with developments in preventative and cardiometabolic medicine.
Education is also an important part of my work. In 2018, I became a GP Trainer for the Royal College of General Practitioners, supporting and educating future GPs. I am particularly passionate about improving knowledge and confidence in menopause and women’s health within primary care.
From 2024 to 2026, I served as GP Lead for Women’s Health for Coventry and Warwickshire, working to support the development and improvement of women’s health services across the region.
I also work with the West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA) as a GP Clinical Advisor and Cancer Lead, collaborating with the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and local NHS Trusts on breast cancer and Women’s health pathways. This includes work to improve the management of unscheduled bleeding in women taking HRT and to strengthen pathways between primary and secondary care.
This wider NHS leadership work gives me an important perspective on women’s health beyond the consultation room and helps ensure the care I provide in my own menopause and women’s health clinic remains informed by current regional pathways, guidance and best practice.
Some of the reasons to come and see me;
I offer both ‘in person’ and online consultations to suit your individual needs.
To schedule a consultation simply book online. Prior to the consultation I will send you a questionnaire to complete regarding your past medical history and current symptoms.
I see women age 18 and over, and can help with the following:
Symptoms of the perimenopause, menopause, post menopause
Surgical Menopause
Menopause after cancer treatment
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (Menopause Under 40)
Early menopause (between 40-45)
Bleeding on HRT
Intolerance to progesterones
Patients already on HRT wanting further information
Testosterone prescribing and monitoring
Treating patients with complex medical or gynaecological histories
Migraines and HRT
Bone health and osteoporosis
Diabetes and the menopause
High cholesterol and the Menopause
PMS/PMDD
Alternatives to HRT
Vaginal or bladder problems during the menopause
Contraception options (including implant fitting)
Copper and Mirena Coil insertions and their removals.