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Eating, Weight & Body Image


Our team at Women First Healthcare understands that our weight affects how healthy we are and that the reasons that women may struggle with their weight can be complex. There are lots of factors to consider; these include diet, exercise, medical or mental health conditions, medicines, hormones, age, metabolism, or exposure to stress.

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Losing weight can boost your health, confidence, and emotional well-being, but we understand the challenges can be complex and exhausting.

Losing weight can help us to become more confident about our appearance, improve our general health, and improve how we feel. Equally, it can be debilitating to be preoccupied with diet or with a low weight. Difficulties with weight and body image are almost universal and can be exhausting to deal with.





Expert Care for Your Unique Needs

There is a lot of media coverage about the medical options now available in this area, and we are keen to provide an expert service for those who feel this is an important aspect for them. We are glad to offer care that can include both medical and psychological treatment and support. There are a range of approaches that may be helpful, and we will work to agree on a plan that is suitable for each individual, with clinical oversight and advice as needed.

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Your Individualised Assessment



There are changes that we can make to be healthier; we want to help you reach your holistic health goals and achieve the healthy lifestyle you deserve. Your individualised assessment will start by seeking to understand the difficulties that are unique to you.



Initial 1-hour Appointment
Meet with a doctor, psychologist, or nurse for a comprehensive initial consultation.
Individualised Assessment
A thorough evaluation to understand the unique difficulties and challenges you're experiencing.
Health Questionnaire
Complete a detailed health questionnaire to provide comprehensive insights into your health profile.

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Medication Management



For the best results, weight loss plans include support on nutrition, physical activity, and behaviour, and when combined with lifestyle changes, weight loss injections can be effective treatments for weight loss.

*Weight loss injections should only be considered where necessary to help with weight loss and are only available if you have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 or more, or >27 with other weight-related conditions.

We will need to carry out an assessment of your physical and mental health to understand your needs fully, and this may include a request for blood tests (where applicable).

The following table lists the GLP-1 receptor agonist injections currently available for prescribing.



Weight Loss Medication Comparison

Compare treatment options and administration details

Mounjaro

Active Ingredient
Tirzepatide
Dosage Frequency
Once Weekly
Route of Administration
Subcutaneous Injection

Saxenda

Active Ingredient
Liraglutide
Dosage Frequency
Once Daily
Route of Administration
Subcutaneous Injection

Wegovy

Active Ingredient
Semaglutide
Dosage Frequency
Once Weekly
Route of Administration
Subcutaneous Injection


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Psychological Therapies



Psychological therapies can help to tackle disordered eating and body image concerns by first seeking to understand when and why difficulties with your weight became a problem for you. From here, we would work together to move towards the goal of developing a more positive relationship with weight and body and also to build up healthy coping skills and helpful ways of managing distress.

We also have links to qualified mental health personal trainers who can offer in-person or online, 1:1 or group personal training sessions.

If you would like to consider one of our services, then please contact us to book your initial assessment appointment.







Getting the Help You Need



Many thanks for considering Women First Healthcare. Now that you have found us, we hope that we can start your therapeutic journey together.



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Services


Psychiatry
Psychological Therapy
ADHD Assessment
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Nursing Assessment
Eating, Weight & Body Image
Menopause

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3 Beaufort Road
Edinburgh
EH9 1AG

enquiries@womenfirsthealthcare.co.uk

Get in Touch


Women First Healthcare
3 Beaufort Road
Edinburgh
EH9 1AG

enquiries@womenfirsthealthcare.co.uk

We offer flexible appointment scheduling seven days a week.