Menopause Symptoms After Cancer Clinic

We accept statewide referrals.

For menopause support for patients not affected by cancer, see the Menopause Clinic.

Services available

The MSAC Clinic has a specialist team of gynaecologists, endocrinologists and specialist nurses who provide a multidisciplinary approach to care. We offer advice on:

• medical therapies to alleviate menopausal symptoms
• lifestyle factors such as exercise and nutrition
• fertility after cancer treatment
• cardiovascular health
• bone health.

The MSAC clinic also works closely with:

• Parkville Familial Cancer Centre
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)
• Bone Marrow Transplant Services (RMH)
• Reproductive Services
• Breast Service (the Women's and RMH)

Inclusion criteria

• Patients who experience troublesome menopause symptoms and who are undergoing or have had treatment for cancer.
• Statewide service – if patient is closer to Victoria's other MSAC service at Monash Medical Centre, please refer there.

Urgent referral

Please mark your referral urgent if the patient has:

• active GVHD.

For assessment or care due to concerning or deteriorating condition, please consider the most appropriate of:

• Royal Melbourne Hospital Rapid Bone Clinic
• Women’s Emergency Care
• registrar review – contact via the Women's switchboard on (03) 8345 2000.

Referral instructions

Essential information

All referrals must include essential demographic, medical and social history details, and relevant information about the presenting complaint.

In detail: Women's health referrals

Investigations

• Details of cancer including type, hormone status, treatment, investigations and dates, and treatment team
• Consider hormonal tests (FSH and estradiol) if menopause is not clear on history
• If undertaken, include bone density, CST, breast screening

Send referral

GPs and other specialists can refer to the Menopause Symptoms After Cancer Clinic via Fast Fax: (03) 8345 3036.

Use our Women’s Health Referral Form – jump to Referral templates (Downloads).

In detail: How referrals are processed

Appointments

Clinics are held on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Telehealth and face-to-face appointments are available depending on clinical requirements.

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