Menopause and perimenopause in primary care
What’s happening
A national public awareness campaign on perimenopause and menopause will launch soon
Target audience: women aged 35 years and over
Likely to increase presentations to general practice
What patients will be told
Access general information via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website
Speak with their GP about assessment, advice and treatment options
Education and clinical resources for general practice
Resources suitable for GPs and general practice staff to support recognition, assessment and evidence‑based management in primary care:
Managing menopause in general practice (CPD‑accredited) – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Understanding menopause for nurses and midwives – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Practitioner Toolkit for Managing Menopause – Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University
E‑learning modules on managing women’s midlife health issues, including menopause (CPD‑accredited) – Australasian Menopause Society
Information, clinical guidelines and webinars for health professionals – Australasian Menopause Society
Minymaku Kutju Tjukurpa Women’s Business Manual– for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers
QUM Alliance – QHUB
Evidence‑based menopause resources, webinars and education
Includes:
Clinical Guide for health professionals
Decision Aid to support shared decision‑making with patients
Educational opportunities are available via the QHUB website
What’s coming
Additional patient‑facing resources for use in general practice will be released in coming months
MBS reminder
Two new MBS items for menopause and perimenopause health assessments commenced on 1 July 2025:
Item 695
Item 19000
These items support structured assessment and management conversations with patients
For more information:
What’s coming
Additional patient‑facing resources for use in general practice will be released in coming months