The Menopause Hub
The menopause service at the Royal Hospital for Women provides a multidisciplinary and comprehensive service for women experiencing:
- Symptomatic menopause
- Premature menopause
- Menopause with complex medical or mood disorders
- Menopause with a previous diagnosis of cancer
- Concerns with bone health
Our clinics are conducted Monday to Friday and are available to all patients within:
- Southern NSW LHD
- Sydney LHD
- St Vincent's
- Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
- Justice Health
All patients require a GP or specialist referral to book an appointment in the Menopause Hub.
Once you have obtained a referral from your GP or specialist please forward it as an attachment to our email address seslhd-rhwmenohubreferrals@health.nsw.gov.au or fax (02) 9382 6246.
Please note, when we receive your referral there is a booking process which can take 7-10 working days to complete. We will then send an appointment letter to your postal address, please allow 2-3 weeks between sending your referral and receiving your appointment letter. If after 3 weeks you have not received any correspondence from us, or if the appointment we have allocated doesn’t suit you, please feel free to call on (02) 9382 6248.
The Menopause Hub is an extremely busy service. Please be aware wait times for an appointment can range between 4 weeks – 7 months depending on your specific needs. We appreciate your patience whilst waiting for an appointment.
All patients require a GP or specialist referral to book an appointment in the Menopause Hub. Please forward it as an attachment to our email address seslhd-rhwmenohubreferrals@health.nsw.gov.au or fax (02) 9382 6246.
Before referring a patient to us, please ensure they meet our criteria outlined in Health Pathways. The resources found below under ‘useful websites’ may assist with your referral.
Referrals may be rejected on the basis of insufficient information.
This is a public hospital clinic and if you have a valid Medicare card your visit will be free of charge.
If you do not have a valid Medicare card, you will have to pay a fee. (Please contact reception for a schedule of charges).
If you are from a country which has a Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement, you will not need to pay for your appointment. If this applies, we may ask to see a copy of your visa and passport.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Professor John Eden- Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist
- Dr Amanda Beech- Endocrinologist and Obstetrician
- Dr Caitlin Corkhill- Menopause Fellow (Endocrinology)
- Dr Terri Foran- Gynaecologist, Menopause Specialist
- Dr Elina Safro- General Practitioner (sexual health and menopause)
- Dr Giselle Crawford- Fertility specialist and Gynaecologist
- Dr Anne-Marie Rees- Psychiatrist
- Gill Neil- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Olivia Godfrey- Administration Officer
It is estimated that up to one in four women experience severe symptoms during their menopause transition.
The NSW Government has committed funding over four years (2022-23 to 2025-26) to establish services for people experiencing severe symptoms of menopause. The Agency for Clinical Innovation is leading a project to develop menopause services across NSW.
Whether information is needed about peri-menopause, MHT/HRT and alternatives, osteoporosis or how to locate a doctor interested in women's health, the AMS seeks to bring accurate, evidence-based information to health care workers and the wider community.
The Jean Hailes for Women's Health is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and providing women's health education and resources. It focuses on improving women's physical and emotional well-being through research, clinical care, and public health initiatives.