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Health professionals Menopause and breast cancer 10 When to refer and where
10. When to refer and where to refer to
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When to refer
Referral to a menopause specialist (menopause-trained GP, gynaecologist or endocrinologist) should be considered in the following circumstances (more than one may be present):
- Amenorrhea >4 months duration in a woman
- Following diagnosis of premature/early menopause
- Menopausal symptoms in a woman with BC (including GnRH agonist, aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen use)
- Postmenopausal bleeding (vaginal bleeding occurring in a postmenopausal woman) especially in women taking tamoxifen
- Low bone density in a woman
Where to refer to
Jean Hailes Foundation Medical Centre:
Jean Hailes Foundation Medical Centre
173 Carinish Rd, Clayton, Victoria
Ph. (03) 9562-5777
Australasian Menopause Society:
The Australasian Menopause Society website provides a list of members (GP, gynaecologist or endocrinologist) in each Australian state/territory and New Zealand who are available for consultation (see http://www.menopause.org.au/find-an-ams-doctor).
Public hospital menopause clinics are listed below:
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New South Wales
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South Australia
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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Public hospital clinics managing sexual dysfunction:
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New South Wales
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South Australia
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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11. Patient ResourcesContent updated May 16, 2011
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