No. WellFemme’s menopause specialists are GP’s with a passion for helping women in midlife. They devote a large proportion of their practice to this area, gaining additional experience and skills along the way. WellFemme clients therefore benefit from both their specialised knowledge and their accessibility… no referral required!
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Many women suffer unnecessarily with debilitating symptoms related to menopause. Some think it’s just something they have to put up with, or they aren’t aware of the safe, effective treatment options available. Others simply don’t have access to healthcare professionals with the expertise to help them. WellFemme was established to help the thousands of Australian women who need access to quality menopause care. WellFemme’s personalised, evidence-based treatment plans are available to all Australian women, wherever they live, using simple internet and phone-based solutions. Now any woman can access the menopause care she needs from her own home or office.
OUR SERVICES
Your WellFemme menopause specialist can offer advice and treatment for a wide range of menopause-related symptoms, such as:
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Mood disturbances
- Sleep problems
- Muscle aches and pains
- Vaginal dryness or sexual pain
- Poor libido
- Period problems
- Urinary frequency
THE CONSULTATION
WellFemme’s secure online video-consultation service allows you to meet your doctor “face to face”. Our comprehensive consultations include a thorough assessment of your symptoms, medical history, medications, lifestyle and social factors. Depending on your needs and preferences the consultation can include:
- Menopause information
- Lifestyle recommendations
- Treatment discussions
- Prescribing of medications
- Referral for tests or specialist review
- Communication with other healthcare providers
Afterwards you will receive a detailed medical report with treatment recommendations which you may choose to discuss with your usual GP before starting any treatment.
EASY TO USE ON ANY INTERNET DEVICE
After booking a WellFemme menopause consultation you will receive an emailed link to click-start your consultation at the appointed time… it’s that easy!
- Use your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
- Works with most internet browsers
- Secure communications and data storage
- Telephone consultations also available
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Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED A REFERRAL?
CAN’T MY GP TREAT MY MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS?
In most cases the answer is overwhelming YES. Our WellFemme menopause specialists are GP’s too, with additional training and experience in dealing with menopause-related issues. If you can visit a great GP who is confident in managing your menopausal symptoms then that is the very best solution. Unfortunately, not all women have a regular GP or can easily travel to visit one, or have a GP who is comfortable treating menopausal symptoms; helping these women is what WellFemme is all about.
IS THERE A MEDICARE REBATE?
Yes! There are a range of Medicare rebates for reproductive and sexual health services (like WellFemme) delivered by Telehealth. Click here for more information about our services and fees. Note that we do not bulk-bill so you will still pay a gap fee.
You’ll be sent a link to complete before your initial long assessment. If you provide your Medicare card details on the form we can process a Medicare rebate for you after your appointment. The money will be deposited into your Medicare-registered bank account in the week afterwards.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
We offer several types of service levels, with discounts available for concession and pension card holders; click here for details. There are Medicare rebates for Medicare card holders.
Consultations fees are offset by other savings in time and money:
- No travel requirement (which could be hundreds of kilometres in some cases);
- No GP appointment to obtain a referral;
- No ongoing costs for expensive, unproven treatments, and
- A specialised menopause service when and wherever you need it.
WHAT SERVICES ARE INCLUDED?
Our comprehensive initial consultations include:
- An extensive medical and lifestyle history;
- Assessment of peri/menopause related symptoms;
- Discussion of medical treatment options;
- Prescriptions if needed;
- Pathology/ radiology referrals as needed, and
- A comprehensive written report for clients to discuss with their GP.
CLICK HERE for more information about services included in our consultations.
CAN I SEE A DOCTOR IN PERSON?
You may be able to visit one of our WellFemme menopause doctors in person if you live near one of their clinic locations.
Click here for more information about our doctors and their clinic locations.
WHY MUST I PAY A DEPOSIT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING?
Our doctors allocate large amounts of time to your appointments, and often have long wait lists. Unfortunately, patients who have not paid upfront are less likely to attend or cancel well in advance, in which case the doctor doesn’t get paid.
Rest assured that if your needs change and you want to reschedule or cancel you will receive full refund or credit for changes made up to 2 days prior to your appointment. Click here to view our booking Terms and Conditions.
If you have financial difficulty and would like to discuss an alternative payment arrangement please contact us at hello@wellfemme.com.au
I'M ON A PENSION... HOW CAN I BE SURE THIS IS RIGHT FOR ME BEFORE I COMMIT TO PAY?
If do have a pension or concession card (not a student card or DVA), and you’re not sure whether a Telehealth menopause consultation is right for you, please contact us using the contact or email buttons below. We can arrange for one of our doctors to phone you to discuss.
Are there differences in treatments from the different doctors?
WellFemme’s doctors are independantly-practicing GP’s who all have a higher level of education and training in menopause care. They treat each individual patient according to their assessment of that patient’s needs and best evidence-based options; there is no “standardised approach”.
What if my symptoms don't get better?
Our doctors are a group with higher than average knowledge and experience in menopausal treatments, however they are General Practitioners: not endocrinologists, gynaecologists, haematologists or psychiatrists. They may from time to time ask for (de-identified) advice from other WellFemme colleagues or refer patients to other specialists or their GP to facilitate the best possible patient care.
There is often a hormonal component of symptoms around the menopausal transition, but usually there are many other contributing factors. If symptoms do not respond to hormonal treatments, then you will need to visit your regular local doctor who can investigate other potential causes or contributors.
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