Perimenopause Consultation

Dr Jemima Grant and Dr Annette Roberts are both specialist GP with an interest women’s 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 on 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 and pharmacological management. This includes validated questionariies over time to assess your concerns and progress over time.

Our doctors prescribe evidence based TGA approved medication including contraception and “Body Identical” Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) where indicated. Both Annette and Jemima are Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and members of the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS). They follow solid medicine principles and works alongside experienced Naturopaths, Diabetes Educators, Dieticians and health coaches to empower clients to transition through perimenopause and embrace positive lifestyle habits to improve current health prevent future disease.

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.

Cost

  • Initial Consultation:

    • 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.

  • Followup Consultation:

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

    • Pease book this for your annual review

  • Brief Followup

    • 10 minutes e.g blood test results or repeat script once you are stable on your medication. This is only done via telehealth

      • 10 minutes $105 ( Medicare Rebate $41.20)

Aesthetic Consultations can be done at the same time as your perimenopasue 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 perimenopausal symptoms, please email info@thriveskinclinic.com.au or call 0404123781. We do not accept online bookings. Clinics are held TWICE a month on a Tuesday and are released every quarter.

What To Expect: Expect a comprehensive medical assessment including history,  physical examination and preparation of a holistic management plan. 

What to Do Before your Appointment: Consider tracking your menstrual cycle, symptoms and medical history with Balance- Menopause App, which can be emailed or printing out for 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.

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.

Clinic Dates for next quarter:

Dates for the next quarter:

  • 29th October (Dr Roberts) BOOKS NOW OPEN

  • 12th November 2024 (Dr Roberts) BOOKS NOW OPEN

  • 19th November 2024 (Dr Grant) Booked out

  • 10th December 2024 (Dr Roberts) BOOKS NOW OPEN

  • 7th January 2024 (Dr Roberts) BOOKS NOW OPEN

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

A non refundable deposit is required prior to booking a consultation. If you are unwell, 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.