Dr Shashi Prasad

Dr. Shashi Prasad is a highly experienced General Practitioner specialising in Women’s Hormonal Health, Weight Management, and Functional Medicine. 

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She is an Advanced Menopause Specialist accredited by the British Menopause Society and a leading expert in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. She has advanced training in Functional Medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), USA, and certification in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical Schools.

With decades of experience in both the NHS and private practice, Dr Shashi offers a holistic and evidence-based approach to understanding and managing complex hormonal and metabolic conditions, ensuring her patients feel supported throughout their health journeys.

Areas of Expertise

Women’s Hormonal Health
Dr. Shashi brings extensive expertise in using both regulated and compounded hormonal treatments to address a wide range of hormonal health issues such as:

• Perimenopause

• Menopause

• Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

• Premenstrual Syndrome & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMS and PMDD)

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Hormonal Acne

• Hormonal Hair Loss

• Osteopenia

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Thyroid Disorders & Adrenal Dysfunction
Thyroid, Cortisol hormones are critical regulators of metabolism, immunity, inflammation, weight management, and brain health. Dr Shashi specializes in managing Underactive Thyroid Disorder (including Hashimoto’s) and Adrenal Dysfunction, providing comprehensive care to achieve hormonal harmony. 

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Men’s Hormonal Health & Andropause
Dr Shashi firmly believes that hormonal health is equally important for men and offers hormone consultations for men experiencing Andropause.

Weight Management
Passionate about addressing the complexities of weight gain, Dr. Shashi offering personalized programs, including menopause-specific weight management plans. She combines weight loss medications with nutritional support, hormonal optimization, and lifestyle changes to achieve long-term weight loss outcomes. 

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Functional Medicine
Often symptoms can be complex and interrelated, with an interplay between genetic, biochemical and lifestyle factors. Dr. Prasad uses a functional approach to identify and treat the root causes of conditions through advanced testing such as DUTCH tests, genetic, and comprehensive gut health analyses. She collaborates with leading nutritional therapists, life coaches, and trauma therapists to provide holistic care for optimal results.

 

Teaching & Training
Committed to education, Dr. Shashi has served as an educator for the British Menopause Society’s Menopause Masterclasses. She is part of the Marion Gluck Training Academy, providing clinic support to practitioners in bio-identical hormone therapy. She has delivered talks at several national conferences and contributed to articles and book chapters.

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Professional Memberships

• Royal College of General Practitioners

• British Menopause Society

• International Menopause Society

• Institute of Functional Medicine

• Obesity Medicine Association