The Endocrine and Metabolic Clinic is a multidisciplinary service which treats girls and women with endocrine and metabolic problems that may affect fertility, future fertility and reproductive health.
Services available
A multidisciplinary team of reproductive endocrinologists, gynaecologists, nurses, dietitians and counsellors offer assessment and management of:
- polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenism
- irregular ovulation or anovulation
- amenorrhoea
- hyperprolactinaemia and other neuroendocrine disorders
- premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) or risk of POI
- genetic or other medical conditions with reproductive significance
- transitioning from paediatric services with reproductive endocrine issues
- weight optimisation in patients preparing for pregnancy.
Inclusion criteria
This is a statewide (Victoria) service.
- Patients of reproductive age with a suspected or confirmed endocrine or metabolic condition likely to impact reproductive health
- Patients at risk of infertility from a medical condition or its treatment
- Patients transitioning from paediatric services
Exclusion criteria
Post-menopausal women.
For postmenopausal women with hyperprolactinaemia, please refer to local endocrine service.
Referral instructions
Essential information
All referrals from health professionals must include essential demographic, medical and social history details, and relevant information about the presenting complaint.
In detail: Women's health referrals
Investigations
- Advise if using hormonal contraception
- Pelvic ultrasound <6 months
- Pathology tests:
- Fasting glucose and insulin
- Fasting lipids
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Prolactin
- Free androgen index (FAI)
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Oestradiol (E2)
- Progesterone (P4)
Send referral
GPs and other specialist doctors can refer to the Endocrine and Metabolic Clinic via Fast Fax: (03) 8345 3036.
Following consultation, suitable patients may be internally referred to our Healthwise Women's Clinic.
Use our Women’s Health Referral Form – jump to Referral templates (Downloads).
In detail: How referrals are processed
Appointments
The Endocrine and Metabolic Clinic runs on most Thursday mornings. Face-to-face and telehealth options are available, depending on clinical requirements.