Perimenopause & Weight Loss Consultations

Dr Jemima Grant and Dr Annette Roberts are both specialist GPs with an interest Womens Health and a genuine passion for helping women navigate issues around perimenopause and menopause. They have been practicing medicine for over 20 years and as busy mums and perimenopausal women themselves, they offer a unique perspective for women to seek evidenced - based information and support regarding the options avaiable to women to treat symptoms of the menopausal transition.

Expect a comprehensive review of your medical history, concerns and management plan incorporating lifestyle, nutritional interventions and medication. This includes validated questionariies over time to assess your concerns and progress over time. Our doctors follow solid medicine principles and work alongside experienced Naturopaths, Diabetes Educators, Dieticians and health coaches to empower clients to make long term lifestyle changes and embrace positive habits to improve current health and prevent future disease. We want you to feel confident and live a healthy, vital life.

Our doctors prescribe evidence based TGA approved medication including contraception and “Body Identical” Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) , and weight loss medication such as GLP1 agonists ( ”weight loss injections” where indicated. Both Annette and Jemima are Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and are members of the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS).

Common concerns

  • Perimenopausal skin conditions such as exacerbations in acne, rosace or melasma, dryness, volume loss and skin laxity.

  • Perimenopausal and metabolic health concerns: including changes in your menstrual cycle, new onset anxiety or poor sleep, weight gain (especially abdominal), joint aches, flushing/sweating, changes in your libido, vaginal dryness and fatigue.

  • Difficulty losing weight - we offer holistic and evidence based advice for women struggling with excess weight and at risk of chronic disease. This includes medically supervised weight loss programe and after consultation may include oral or injectable treatment options to assist with weight loss. We work with a diabetets educator and health coach Karina Bronska to work on your diet, monitor your insulin, blood sugar and support you if you decide to use medications to improve your health. We also refer to exercise physiologists and health coaches to teach you how to exercsie safely to bulld muscle mass and support your weight loss journey.

Costs

  • Initial Consultation:

    • Perimenopause or Hormonal issue (e.g. PCOS): 60 minutes $450 (Medicare Rebate $191.40). This consultation is best done in person, but can be done via telehealth if required. A rebate can be issued in person or via telehealth.

    • Weight Loss: 45 mins $337.50 (Medicare rebate: $118.00). This consultation must be done in person if you would like a medicare rebate. Alternatively, you can do the consultation privately via telehealth with no medicare rebate.

  • Followup Consultation:

    • 20 minutes $210 (Medicare Rebate $79.70) - this is usually done via telehealth

    • Book this for 3 month and annual review. Please complete screening paperwork prior to consultation.

  • Brief Followup

    • 10 minutes $105 (Medicare Rebate $41.20). e.g blood test results or repeat script once you are stable on your medication. This is only done via telehealth.

Please note: Thrive Skin Clinic is a private clinic- we do not bulk bill. Our doctors do not not offer routine General Practice consultations, GP Mental Health Plansor GP Management Plans. Please see your normal GP for these concerns.

Dr Jemima Grant provides evidence based options for women suffering from perimenopausal symptoms such as sweating and flushing, unexplained weight gain, cognitive symptoms and advice on general health measures for women to improve their health.

Add on Consultations: Aesthetic Consultations can be done at the same time as your medical consultation- please tell us if you would like to arrange this and we will allocate extra time to your consultation. Please note, no medicare rebate apply to aesthetic consultations.

To Make a Booking: If you would like to book in a consultation with Dr Grant or Dr Roberts regarding a medical issue, please book online, email info@thriveskinclinic.com.au or call 0404123781. The Perimenopause Clinics are held twice a month on a Tuesday and are released every quarter.

What to Do Before your Appointment: Consider tracking your symptoms such as menstrual cycle, weight, dietry intake, symptoms and medical history. If you think you are in perimenopause, the Balance- Menopause App, can be really helpful and emailed or printed out to use at your appointment.

Deposits: A non refundable deposit is required prior to booking a consultation. If you are unwell or cannot attend, a telehealth consultation can be arranged at the time of your booked appointment. Please see our clinic policies including terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.