Dr Nighat Arif
GP with Specialist Interest in Women's Health
About Nighat Arif
• Specialist in: menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and vulval skin conditions
• Best for patients with: hormonal symptoms at any life stage for teenagers and women, including painful or irregular periods, low libido, painful sex, chronic UTIs and menopause alongside other long-term conditions
• Tests and treatments offered: menopause diagnostics, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) including testosterone, coil (IUD/IUS) fitting and removal, HPV screening, contraception counselling, and difficult cervical smear management
• Available at: 1 Welbeck Street, Marylebone, London W1G 0AR
• Also: Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; recipient of the 2023 Prime Minister's Point of Light Award; sees patients aged 12+; and speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi
Dr Nighat is a GP at our private women's health clinic in London, specialising in family planning, and menopause care, with over 18 years of experience in the NHS. She also runs her own private practice.
She is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and a medical broadcaster. As a health content creator, she collaborates with YouTube Health, the WHO Fides programme, and co-hosts a podcast “That Time of the Month.”.
Dr Nighat is the Ambassador for Wellbeing of Women and co-founder of The Health Collective.
She is the recipient of the 2023 Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award for her work raising awareness of women’s health issues in the UK, and was named 2024 Woman of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards. Her portrait is featured in the National Portrait Gallery as one of the “Legends” making waves in UK healthcare.
Dr Nighat is the author of the bestselling book, The Knowledge: Your Guide to Female Health from Menstruation to the Menopause, a fully inclusive and illustrated guide to all things women’s health. Her work has been published in British Vogue, The Times, and Good Housekeeping.
Expertise
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Adenomyosis
- Fibroids
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
- Surgical Menopause
- Chemical Menopause
- Dysfunctional Periods in Adolescence
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Postmenopause
- Vulval Skin Conditions
- Sexual Health Concerns
- Low Libido
- Painful Sex
- Vaginismus
- Pelvic Health Issues
- Trans Health
- Chronic Disease Management Alongside Female Health Transitions
- Chronic UTIs
- Prolapse
- Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients
- Difficult Cervical Smears
- IUD/IUS Coil Fits
- Diagnosis and Management of Hormonal Conditions and Female Testosterone HRT
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 12+
- Languages spoken
- English, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
See a full list of Dr Nighat's notable publications
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £350
- 40 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £250
- 20 mins consultation
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Dr Arif has a specialist interest in perimenopause and sees many women who are experiencing symptoms such as irregular periods, mood changes, brain fog, and sleep disruption while still menstruating. She uses detailed menopause diagnostics to assess your hormonal profile and can prescribe tailored hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including testosterone therapy where appropriate. With over 18 years of NHS experience in women's health, she takes a holistic approach that considers your overall wellbeing alongside hormonal changes.
Dr Arif treats endometriosis as part of her specialist women's health practice, focusing on symptom management, hormonal treatments, and ongoing support. She can offer contraceptive and hormonal therapies, including coil fittings, to help manage pain and heavy bleeding associated with endometriosis. She also works alongside other specialists where surgical or multidisciplinary input is needed.
Absolutely. Dr Arif lists low libido, painful sex (dyspareunia), and vaginismus among her specialist areas, and she takes a sensitive, evidence-based approach to these concerns. She can investigate underlying causes, which may include hormonal changes, vulval skin conditions, or genitourinary syndrome of the menopause, and offer treatments such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or topical therapies. She also speaks Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi, which can be important for patients who feel more comfortable discussing intimate concerns in their first language.
Yes, Dr Arif sees patients from age 12 upwards and has a specific interest in adolescent menstrual dysfunction. She can assess and manage heavy, painful, or irregular periods in teenagers and young women, including investigating conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Her manner is approachable and informed by her work as a health educator and broadcaster, making her well-suited to younger patients who may be seeing a specialist for the first time.