Menopause

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

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.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 5)
Phone:  1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5214

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455 
Fax: 6441 5928

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 8)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6173 0473