Rosedale Medical Practice · West Pennant Hills
Prepare for your menopause appointment
You don’t need to arrive with all the answers. A few notes about what’s changed and what matters most to you can help us use your appointment time well.
GP-owned and family-run. Looking after West Pennant Hills since 1997.
Before your appointment
- Choose your main concerns. Write down two or three things you most want help with, and how they affect your sleep, work, relationships or daily life.
- Note what has changed. If you can, include when symptoms started and any changes to your periods. A short diary can help, but it is optional.
- Bring your medicine list. Include prescription medicines, contraception, supplements, allergies and any treatments you’ve already tried.
- Bring relevant records. Have any recent results or letters available. You don’t need to arrange new blood tests yourself before the appointment.
- Write down your questions. You can bring the printable pack, your own notes or the report from our assessment.
Good to know
You can book now. Please don’t delay an appointment while you complete the diary or gather every record.In person or by video
Coming to West Pennant Hills
We’re at Ground Floor, 70 Castle Hill Road. Bring your Medicare card if you have one, your notes and any relevant records.If you need help planning your visit, call reception on 02 9680 9644.Having a video appointment
Use the instructions in your booking confirmation. Find a quiet, private place and have your phone or computer charged.Keep your medicine list and notes nearby. Call reception before the appointment if you need help with the connection.
Check the booking details
Our menopause appointment page lists appointment lengths, current fees and booking options for Dr Natasha Paul and Dr Priya Ashwath.
Check appointments and feesQuestions you might want to ask
- Could these changes be related to perimenopause, or should we consider other causes?
- Do I need any tests, and what would they tell us?
- What options fit my symptoms, health history and preferences?
- What benefits, side effects and costs should I understand?
- Do we need to discuss contraception or bleeding changes?
- When should we review the plan, and who should I contact if I’m concerned?
Use the space in the patient pack for the questions that matter to you.
After your appointment
Keep your agreed plan
Note what you and your GP decided, including any medicine instructions, tests, referrals and when to get help.
Arrange your review
Book for the timing your GP recommends. If you can, choose the same GP so you can review what has changed together.
Reception can help you choose the right appointment type.
Bring questions back
Keep brief notes about what has helped and any concerns. Contact us if you are unsure about your instructions or need an earlier appointment.
Waiting for results or worried about a change?
Follow the arrangements made with your GP for results and follow-up. Call reception if you’re unsure what happens next. Any bleeding after menopause needs medical review, even if you are using menopause hormone therapy. Read Healthdirect’s advice. For a medical emergency, call 000.
Do I need to bring anything else?
Do I need a referral?
Our menopause appointments are GP appointments. If you have a letter or results from another clinician, bring them so we can consider them with you.
Do I have to complete the patient pack?
No. The pack is optional. Even a few notes on your phone can help. You can also come without any written notes.
Where can I read more before my appointment?
Our menopause resource hub has guides to symptoms, mood, sleep, blood tests and treatment options.
Need help with your booking?
Our reception team can help with appointment types and practical questions. Clinical questions are best discussed with your GP.
Ground Floor, 70 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125.
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