Specialist Menopause Service

 

About our Service

The Specialist Menopause Service offers specialist care for women experiencing severe and complex menopause symptoms across south west NSW.

We are a 100% virtual service, giving our patients the flexibility to attend their appointments through telehealth. We also provide face to face consultations when it is needed, or the virtual option is not appropriate.

Our Goal is to:

  • Assess the needs of women with severe or complex menopause symptoms
  • Offer different care options and management plans to meet the needs of our patients, and
  • Give education and training to clinicians and other health services to improve knowledge and the treatment of menopause.

Our Team includes:

Medicine (doctors)

Endocrinology, Gyneacology, Psychiatry, Heamatology

Allied Health

Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Clinical Psychologist

Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

 

How does the service work?

The Specialist Menopause Service looks after all of south west NSW. To make sure that all women can get a service without impacting their day-to-day living, we offer care online (virtual care).

This means that you will need to have a phone, computer or device to get care. If this does not work for you and your needs, please contact the Specialist Menopause Service Coordinator Mobile on 0472 607 238.

What can I expect from the service?

  • We need you to complete an online survey about your menopause symptoms before your appointment can be made. This survey link will be given to you by phone or email.  Completing the survey will help the team make appointments with the right people to help you the best we can and also save you time.
  • The team will make appointments with you for as long as you need treatment.
  • We understand that the most important person helping you at this time is your own doctor. We will hand over care to your doctor as soon as it is safe to continue treatment and follow ups. 
About Menopause

What is Menopause?​

Menopause is normal for every woman. It is when your period has stopped for twelve months. This usually happens around the age of 51 but it can be earlier.

While many women cope with mild to moderate menopause symptoms, some women may have very bad menopause symptoms due to:

  • starting menopause at an earlier age (for example, before 40)
  • because of medical treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery
  • when the 'usual' treatments do not work or when complex medical issues mean you need some more help or guidance

Why is it important to manage menopause symptoms?

At the time of menopause, the risks of poor heart and bone health issues may get worse.  Treating your menopause symptoms will better protect a women's heart and bones if there are other health issues. Treating menopause symptoms will also improve a women's quality of life when symptoms are particularly bad, allowing them to live better and healthier lives.

 
For many women with very bad menopause symptoms, expert advice and guidance may be needed to assist with looking after their symptoms. 

Who is the best person to treat menopause?

You and your doctor are best at treating your menopause symptoms or health risks.

What can I do if my symptoms are getting worse?

In south west Sydney we have set up a Specialist Menopause Service to help women with more complex and/or severe menopause symptoms. Our service provides access to an expert group of medical, allied health and nursing specialists who together work with a woman to meet their health needs. Please note, your doctor will need to make a referral to our service.

How to Get in Touch:

We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm (excluding public holidays).
Phone: 0472 607 238
Email: SWSLHD-SpecialistMenopauseService@health.nsw.gov.au

To access the Specialist Menopause Service, you will need a referral from your doctor (GP). They will need to complete the SWSLHD Specialist Menopause Referral Form

The form is also available to download via:

Please email referrals to SWSLHD-SpecialistMenopauseService@health.nsw.gov.au

Resources:
What every woman should know? Consumer Information Brochure
Specialist Menopause Service Information for General Practitioners