Menopause

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Information to be included in the referral

History

Consider referral for patients with:

• Premature menopause
• Surgical menopause - refer prior to surgery if possible
• Menopausal problems with complex medical or surgical problems
• Menopausal symptoms resistant to reasonable trial of therapy

All referrals should comply with referral standards and include in particular:

• Patient's age (under 45 is considered premature)
• Medical and surgical history
• Menstrual and sexual history

Tests

• Two FSH/E2 levels at least one month apart if spontaneous menopause

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Additional resources

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