Dr Ellen Golightly

Dr Ellen Golightly is a highly experienced Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual and Reproductive Health, with a recognised specialist focus on menopause care. She is fully accredited by the British Menopause Society (BMS), reflecting advanced expertise in the assessment and management of menopause and perimenopause.

She provides personalised, evidence‑based care for women experiencing menopause‑related symptoms, including those with:

• Complex medical histories
• Surgical or early menopause
• Contraindications to standard hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Ongoing symptoms despite previous HRT use
• Difficulty finding an HRT regimen that is effective and well tolerated

Dr Golightly is particularly sought after by patients who require specialist menopause advice where treatment decisions are more complex and require a nuanced, individualised approach.

In addition to menopause care, her specialist interests include medical gynaecology and complex contraception, supporting women across all life stages with sensitive, expert care.

Clinical Expertise & Specialist Interests

• Menopause and perimenopause assessment and treatment
• British Menopause Society (BMS) accredited menopause care
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – initiation, optimisation, and alternatives
• Menopause management in women with complex medical conditions
• Medical gynaecology
• Complex and specialist contraception
• Sexual and reproductive health

Training, Qualifications & Professional Background
Dr Golightly qualified in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 2002. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in Edinburgh and South‑East Scotland, where she developed a strong subspecialty interest in sexual health and menopause care during her higher specialist training.

She completed doctoral research into preterm birth, demonstrating a strong academic foundation, and was awarded a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Manchester. This qualification underpins her holistic, population‑health‑informed approach to menopause care, contraception, and women’s health.

Her professional qualifications include:

• MRCOG – Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• FSRH – Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health

Consultant Experience
Following completion of specialist training, Dr Golightly worked as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Edinburgh and Livingston. She subsequently took up her current role as an NHS Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual Health at the Chalmers Centre, Edinburgh, where she continues to practise.

Her extensive NHS consultant experience ensures care that is clinically robust, evidence‑based, and aligned with national guidelines, while remaining compassionate and patient‑centred.

Approach to Patient Care
Dr Golightly is known for her calm, empathetic, and thorough approach, taking time to understand each patient’s symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. She is committed to helping women feel informed, supported, and confident in decisions about their menopause and gynaecological health.