Thyroid panel
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4 and free T3.
- Why it matters
- An underactive thyroid can cause low mood.
Well Woman Clinic
Depression
Support for low mood, alongside your GP or therapist.
What it is
Low mood and depression affect thoughts, energy, sleep, appetite and relationships. In women, hormonal shifts across the cycle, after childbirth and in perimenopause can all affect mood.
Mood is shaped by the brain, but also by the body: hormones, thyroid, inflammation, blood sugar, gut health, sleep and nutrient levels all play a part. We look at these contributors alongside your existing care.
Is this you?
- Low mood or feeling flat
- Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Anxiety or irritability
- Mood changes linked to your cycle or menopause
- Withdrawing from friends and family
Common root causes
We look at all three corners of the body–mind–brain triangle.
Body
Thyroid problems, hormonal shifts, low iron or vitamin D, inflammation and gut problems.
Mind
Stress, caring responsibilities, loss, isolation and unhelpful thought patterns.
Brain
Changes in brain chemistry and networks, and poor sleep.
How we assess it
Mood and stress questionnaires, a full health and life-stage history, blood tests for physical contributors and a functional neurology examination.
Available in clinic in Llandudno, or remotely by video with home or partner-site blood tests.
Your plan
After your Women's Health Assessment, you receive a personal plan with nutrition, lifestyle and targeted support, regular check-ins, and a retest so you can see what has changed.
About the assessmentIf you are thinking about harming yourself, please get help now.
Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency. Call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time. Or call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option.
If you have recently had a baby and are struggling with your mood, speak to your GP, midwife or health visitor promptly. Our service supports, but doesn't replace, care from your GP or mental health team.
Take the depression symptom profile
A short online questionnaire that maps your symptoms and shows whether they are worth investigating. It takes about 5 minutes.
Key lab tests
The tests most often useful for depression. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
Vitamin D
- What it measures
- Your vitamin D level.
- Why it matters
- Low levels are linked with low mood, especially in the UK's darker months.
B12 and folate
- What it measures
- Vitamins the brain needs to make its chemical messengers.
- Why it matters
- Low levels are linked with low mood and poor concentration.
Start with the Women's Health Assessment
One assessment, a full picture of your health, and a clear plan.