Dr Mandy Leonhardt

Written by a patient at Candover Clinic

I wasn't feeling my normal self for quite a while, but the symptoms were a little Insidious. I put my symptoms down to simply being tired and getting a little older, so I carried on with things, but deep down I knew something was not quite right. I lived healthily, exercised and had a reasonably nice life so this wasn't normal for me. Eventually I did some research, and my gut kicked in that this was hormonal. I was particularly interested in Body Identical and Bin Identical treatment. And I knew I would need to see a specialist in this area to get some comprehensive advice and I was happy to travel to see one. However, I thought I would also speak to my GP at home to discuss things, and although she was lovely, I sensed she didn't really know a lot about hormones and the treatments available. She also suggested that it probably wasn't to do with my hormones, and to instead have a rather large amount of other blood tests to eliminate anything else that could be going on. Although I was grateful for the full bloods, the ones I really wanted to know and clarify the results of were the hormone blood tests, but I was told this wasn't normal procedure and the NHS would not test or include hormone tests just for general information, although they were happy to take the other blood tests. I felt a bit unheard. And that this was just prolonging the inevitable. So I offered to pay the hormone tests myself being as blood was being drawn. Which they were happy to do. So all the results came back normal, which was no surprise to me, except for the hormone tests that I had paid for, which I kind of knew would be the case. The GP still seemed a bit unsure about possible strategies for hormone therapies that I requested and was interested in that I mentioned above. I then decided to book a specialist. I looked at quite a few but Mandy stood out. From her Professional training and skills, her credentials and experience, and her lovely polite manner in responding promptly and with out any agenda. She listened and was caring. When I had my appointment, I found her professional, knowledgeable, patient, and extremely personable. She put my mind at rest about what was happening and answered all my questions with ease and expertise. Nothing was too much trouble. The Body Identicals worked for me from the day I took them. I honestly began to feel like I used to feel when I was a bit younger. I felt more energised, more up beat, I slept better, my skin looked better, more sociable and simply just myself again. It was quite amazing. In contrast, once I started feeling myself again (within the week), it made me realise how drained I had been feeling for a long time, physically and emotionally, due to my hormone imbalances, yet I carried on, thinking it was normal to feel that way! Yes ageing is normal, but I realised you don't have to suffer if you don't need to and that there is treatment that could help some imbalances. So for myself, personally, it worked really well! It balanced everything out and gave me my old self back. So I am very grateful for that. I found Mandy such a lovely lady, reassuring and warm, with no hard sell. She also explained the importance of after care and follow ups. Which I am happy to do. I am pleased I chose Mandy as my Specialist. I highly recommend Mandy to any one reading the websites and these reviews, just as I did about 18 months ago, feeling angst and uncertainty about what to do next. I have never looked back. Thank you Mandy x

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Written by a patient at Hormone Equilibrium

I cannot recommend Dr Leonhardt enough. My appointments with her have been life changing. I was struggling with increasing anxiety and PMS symptoms when I first saw her. After taking the progesterone capsules and using oestrogen gel that she prescribed, my anxiety has vanished. Mandy goes above and beyond to provide support and information. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her help.

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Written by a patient at Candover Clinic

Meeting Mandy was like the sun coming out after seven years of wading through the mist and fog of perimenopause. Finally I met someone who truly listened, understood and was able to explain the symptoms that I had normalised - which had steadily built up and negatively impacted my life over a number of years. Her advice was informed, extremely helpful and the HRT I am now taking is helping to get my life back on track. God willing, the next third of my life is looking so much brighter thank to her.

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Written by a patient at Hormone Equilibrium

After suffering with hot flushes, night sweats, lack of sleep & mood swings for over 3 years & having little sympathy or help from my local GP, I finally went to see Dr Mandy Leonhardt. Mandy is caring & professional and spends time explaining the menopause in depth and giving lots of helpful advice. After listening to all of my symptoms, she started me on oestrogen gel & progesterone tablets. After 3 weeks, I feel so much better, my flushes & night sweats have nearly disappeared and I am sleeping well too ! I am so glad I was recommended to Mandy and I am singing her praises to anyone who will listen. I urge any lady who is suffering to go and see her, she is brilliant. Thank goodness she decided to specialise in this field.

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Written by a patient at Candover Clinic

So relieved to find Dr Leonhardt. I was apprehensive as I perceived my own symptoms were not “severe” enough that a GP would listen or understand. Dr. Leonhardt did listen, and did helped me understand my own body and symptoms better. After tailored HRT for just one month, I‘ve instantly slept better, and feel more rested. At 53, now feeling better than I have for years. Amazing

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