Menopause Care in Point Cook
If hot flushes, broken sleep or unpredictable periods are wearing you down, a menopause doctor in Point Cook can help you understand what is happening and what can be done about it. Our GPs assess symptoms through perimenopause and beyond, discuss treatment, and keep an eye on your longer-term health.
Perimenopause, menopause and after
Menopause is your final menstrual period, and you know you have reached it once you have gone 12 months without one. According to healthdirect, the average age in Australia is 51, with most people reaching it between 45 and 55. The years leading up to it are called perimenopause, and this is when symptoms usually begin.
Common symptoms
Everyone’s experience is different. Some people have few symptoms and others find daily life hard. Common ones include:
- hot flushes and night sweats
- trouble sleeping
- joint aches
- vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
- low mood, anxiety or irritability
- forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating
- periods that become irregular, heavier or lighter
Because perimenopause can affect mood, our mental health services are available alongside menopause care.
Menopause care in Point Cook: what to expect
Your GP will ask about your cycle, symptoms, medical and family history, and how things are affecting work, relationships and sleep. They will check your blood pressure and weight and may arrange blood tests. Jean Hailes notes the most reliable sign of perimenopause is a change in your periods, and that symptoms at midlife are not always due to menopause, so other causes are considered. Since July 2025, Medicare has included a yearly health assessment for perimenopause and menopause, introduced for an initial two years. Ask about it when you book, because it needs a longer appointment.
Treatment options
Healthdirect describes menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) as the most effective treatment for hot flushes and night sweats. Whether it suits you depends on your age, time since your last period and personal and family history, and your GP will talk through benefits and risks. Non-hormonal medicines are another option for people who cannot or prefer not to take MHT. Regular exercise, healthy eating, managing stress and good sleep can also help. MHT is not a contraceptive, and pregnancy is still possible in perimenopause, so contraception is worth discussing too.
Early and premature menopause
Menopause before 40 is called premature, and between 40 and 45 it is early. It can follow surgery, cancer treatment or other health conditions, or happen without a clear cause. Jean Hailes advises seeing a doctor if you are younger than 45 and your periods are irregular or have stopped.
Bone and heart health after menopause
Lower hormone levels speed up bone loss, which raises the risk of osteoporosis, and the risk of heart disease rises after menopause. Regular blood pressure and cholesterol checks matter, and our heart health check and osteoporosis management pages explain what is involved.
Common questions
I bled after a year without periods. Is that normal?
No. Any vaginal bleeding more than 12 months after your last period should be checked by a doctor, so book an appointment soon.
How do I know when I have reached menopause?
Once you have gone 12 months without a period. If an IUD or a hysterectomy means you have no periods, keep a symptom diary for at least three months and bring it to your GP.
How long do I need contraception?
Jean Hailes advises using it until you have gone two years with no period if you are under 50, or one full year once you are over 50.
How much does a consultation cost?
The clinic uses mixed billing. Current fees are on the fees page, and you can book online.