The menopause consultation...                                                                                                                                                         Menopause is a time of change in women’s lives.  The average age of menopause in Australia, is 51 years. However, women can develop symptoms for ten years prior, with a normal range of 45–55 years. 

The definition of menopause is one year after your last period, or 12 months with no menstruation. Women who have their final period between the ages of 40 and 45 years have early menopause, and those aged under 40 years have premature menopause, or premature ovarian insufficiency.

The symptoms can affect all body systems including urinary, musculoskeletal, brain and skin.

The clinical management of a women who is perimenopausal or menopausal requires a comprehensive assessment and a detailed discussion of treatment options. This is often overlooked.

The consultation provides an opportunity to explore your concerns, along with a review of personal and family medical history, with emphasis on venous thromboembolism (VTE), cardiovascular disease and risk factors, cancer and osteoporosis. This is also a good time to ensure that mammography, cervical screening and bowel cancer screening are up to date.

Why not book a consultation with our Nurse Practitioner today?

The consultation is privately billed with a medicare rebate.