LondonCryo's Perimenopause Support Protocol: What It Is, What It Includes, and Who It's For
If you've been searching for evidence-informed, personalised support for the physical symptoms of perimenopause - and you're tired of being told to 'just wait it out' - you've found the right place.
At LondonCryo, we have developed a dedicated Perimenopause Support Consultation and Protocol for women navigating hormonal change. This page explains exactly what it involves, who it's designed for, and what you can expect.
Who This Is For
This protocol is designed for women in their late thirties, forties, and early fifties who are experiencing one or more of the following:
Hormonal weight gain - particularly abdominal that isn't responding to training or dietary changes
Persistent fatigue and sleep disruption, including early waking and unrefreshing sleep
Joint pain, stiffness, and slower recovery from exercise
Brain fog, reduced focus, or low mood
Muscle tension, cramps, or heightened anxiety
Generalised inflammation, fluid retention, or reduced circulation
A sense that your body is working against you, despite doing everything right
You do not need a perimenopause diagnosis to access this consultation. Many women come to us before they have a formal diagnosis or alongside HRT, looking for targeted physical support that addresses specific symptoms.
What the Consultation Involves
Your Perimenopause Support Consultation is a focused, one-to-one conversation with our clinical team. We will:
Review your current symptoms in detail : severity, duration, and how they affect your daily life
Understand your training habits, sleep patterns, nutrition, and stress levels
Discuss your existing medical care and any treatments you're currently receiving
Identify which therapies are most appropriate for your symptom profile
Build a personalised protocol: a structured recommendation of which therapies to use, at what frequency, and in what combination
Where appropriate, we will also connect you with trusted specialists in our network - including nutritionists with hormone expertise, physiotherapists, and hormone specialists should your needs extend beyond what we offer directly.
The Therapies in Our Perimenopause Protocol
Magnesium Recovery IV Drip - The Foundation
Oestrogen helps the body retain magnesium so as oestrogen declines, magnesium levels often fall significantly. This single deficiency drives an enormous proportion of perimenopausal symptoms: poor sleep, muscle tension, joint pain, anxiety, brain fog, and heightened cortisol sensitivity.
Our Magnesium Recovery IV Drip delivers a clinical-grade magnesium infusion directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely. Oral supplements absorb at roughly 20–40% efficiency even under ideal conditions; IV delivery is 100% bioavailable. The difference particularly for women whose gut absorption is already compromised by hormonal change - is significant and often felt within 24–48 hours.
Sessions take 30–45 minutes, administered in our calm clinical setting, and can be combined with other treatments in the same visit. We typically recommend fortnightly sessions as the foundation of the perimenopause protocol, with frequency adjusted based on individual response.
Whole Body Cryotherapy
Three-minute exposures to -140°C in our cryo chamber reduce systemic inflammation, support endorphin release, improve mood and energy, and accelerate physical recovery. Recommended two to three times per week for women managing significant inflammatory load or fatigue. Often the therapy clients feel most immediately and dramatically.
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Infrared Sauna
Penetrating heat that supports muscle relaxation, circulation, and sleep quality. Particularly valued by clients managing fatigue and tension. Works synergistically with both cryotherapy and the magnesium drip — many clients combine all three in a single visit for a compounded recovery effect.
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Compression Therapy
Active lymphatic support that addresses fluid retention, circulation challenges, and the heavy-limb fatigue that worsens during hormonal shifts. Recommended as a regular addition for clients managing circulation, swelling, or the profound end-of-day exhaustion that interferes with evening recovery.
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Red Light Therapy
Targeted cellular recovery supporting mitochondrial function, joint tissue health, and localised inflammation. Particularly relevant for clients with specific musculoskeletal concerns or those looking to support cellular longevity alongside their hormonal protocol.
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How Therapies Are Combined
The most effective perimenopause protocols at LondonCryo combine therapies rather than relying on any single intervention. A typical starting protocol for a client managing fatigue, sleep disruption, and joint pain might look like:
Fortnightly Magnesium Recovery IV Drip: addressing the mineral deficiency at the root of multiple symptoms
Two to three Whole Body Cryotherapy sessions per week: for inflammation and energy
Weekly Infrared Sauna: for sleep, circulation, and muscle relaxation
Compression Therapy as needed: for circulation and fatigue
This is always built around your specific symptoms and adjusted over time as your body responds. Nothing is prescribed without a consultation first.
What We Don't Do
We want to be transparent. LondonCryo does not diagnose or treat perimenopause as a medical condition. We do not prescribe HRT or any hormonal therapy. We are not a replacement for your GP or a menopause specialist. What we are is a specialist wellness clinic with deep expertise in recovery, inflammation management, IV nutrition, and physical optimisation and a genuine commitment to supporting women through a phase of life that deserves far more serious attention than it typically receives.
Book Now
Book your Perimenopause Support Consultation at LondonCryo in both Belgravia and St John’s Wood. Your 60-minute initial consultation includes access to our Magnesium Recovery IV Drip and a personalised support protocol tailored to your needs. Appointments are available six days a week and can be booked online or by calling the clinic directly.
You deserve support that takes your experience seriously. We look forward to working with you.
