Dr Catherine Coward is a highly experienced General Practitioner and women’s health specialist, with over 30 years of clinical practice. Throughout her career, she has successfully balanced the demands of medicine with raising a family of four, embracing both personal and professional challenges with passion and resilience.
Dr Coward holds the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care from the British Menopause Society (BMS) and is formally recognised as both a BMS Menopause Specialist and Trainer. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to empowering women to thrive at every stage of life, through expert, individualised menopause care.
A passionate educator, Dr Coward was awarded the Postgraduate Award in Medical Education in 2005. In 2016, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRCGP) in recognition of her service to general practice and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Bringing together her clinical expertise and ability to communicate complex issues clearly, Dr Coward authored Myths of Menopause, a concise and accessible guide designed to dispel misinformation and support women through their menopause journey.
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Since moving to the private sector, Dr Coward has continued to advance a personalised approach to menopause care, grounded in the understanding that every woman's experience is unique. In this role, she also served as a senior leader, contributing to policy development, service innovation, and strategic reporting to executive leadership teams.
Dr Coward works independently with corporate organisations to deliver menopause training and awareness sessions in collaboration with an HR consultant—equipping managers to better support employees in the workplace. She also frequently addresses public audiences, tailoring her presentations to meet a wide range of educational needs and levels of understanding.