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Dr Nighat Arif

Dr Nighat Arif

GP with Specialist Interest in Women's Health

EndometriosisPolycystic Ovary SyndromeAdenomyosis
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About Nighat Arif

  • Specialty: GP with a specialist interest in women's health, focusing on menopause and perimenopause care, hormonal conditions and family planning

  • Conditions seen: menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause, premature ovarian insufficiency, surgical and chemical menopause, endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, vulval skin conditions, chronic UTIs, prolapse, pelvic health issues, vaginismus, low libido, painful sex, dysfunctional periods in adolescence, genitourinary syndrome of the menopause in breast cancer patients, and trans health

  • Tests, treatments and procedures: menopause diagnostics, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) including testosterone, coil (IUD/IUS) insertion and removal with local anaesthetic, contraception counselling, cervical screening and HPV screening, and management of difficult cervical smears

  • Often consulted by patients with: hormonal symptoms at any life stage, including painful or irregular periods, low libido, painful sex, chronic UTIs, and menopause alongside other long-term conditions

  • Patient ages seen: 12 and over

  • Also: Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; recipient of the 2023 Prime Minister's Point of Light Award; named 2024 Woman of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards; over 18 years of NHS experience

  • Languages: English, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi

Dr Nighat Arif is a GP with a specialist interest in women's health at Welbeck's private women's health clinic in Marylebone, London. She sees patients aged 12 and over for hormonal symptoms at any life stage, including painful or irregular periods, low libido, painful sex and chronic UTIs, and for menopause occurring alongside other long-term conditions. Her practice covers menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause, endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and vulval skin conditions. Treatments and procedures include menopause diagnostics, hormone replacement therapy including testosterone, coil (IUD/IUS) fitting and removal, contraception counselling and cervical screening.

Dr Nighat has over 18 years of experience in the NHS and specialises in family planning and menopause care. She also runs her own private practice. She speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi, enabling patients to share intimate concerns in their native language.

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 and the WHO Fides programme, and co-hosts the podcast "That Time of the Month". She is the Ambassador for Wellbeing of Women and a co-founder of The Health Collective.

Expertise

  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Adenomyosis
  • Menopause
  • Perimenopause
  • Surgical Menopause
  • Chemical Menopause
  • Postmenopause
  • Fibroids
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
  • Dysfunctional Periods in Adolescence
  • Vulval Skin Conditions
  • Sexual Health Concerns
  • Low Libido
  • Painful Sex
  • Vaginismus
  • Pelvic Health Issues
  • Prolapse
  • Chronic UTIs
  • Difficult Cervical Smears
  • Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients
  • Trans Health
  • IUD/IUS Coil Fits
  • Diagnosis and Management of Hormonal Conditions and Female Testosterone HRT
  • Chronic Disease Management Alongside Female Health Transitions

Overview

Age of patients seen
12+
Languages spoken
English, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi
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Consultations and services

  • Self-pay available from £350
  • 40 mins consultation

  • Self-pay available from £250
  • 20 mins consultation

Tests & treatments

Locations

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London

1 Welbeck Street
Marylebone
London
W1G 0AR

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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.