Women’s Health

Respectful, holistic and person-centred healthcare through every stage of life

Women’s health can involve much more than reproductive health alone. Physical health, mental wellbeing, hormones, relationships, medicines, lifestyle, disability, life stage and previous healthcare experiences can all influence how a person feels and functions.

At Pop’In Health & Recovery, our nurse practitioners provide respectful and evidence-informed care without judgement or unnecessary assumptions.

We take the time to understand your concerns, explain your options and develop a practical care plan that considers your broader health, circumstances, preferences and goals.

This page uses the familiar term women’s health while recognising that not everyone who needs reproductive, hormonal, cervical or sexual healthcare identifies as a woman. We welcome women, transgender people, non-binary people and gender-diverse people seeking care relevant to their health needs.

What Is a Women’s Health Consultation?

A Women’s Health Consultation is a nurse practitioner appointment focused on concerns that may relate to:

• Menstrual health

• Hormonal changes

• Sexual and reproductive health

• Contraception

• Pelvic pain

• Cervical screening

• Fertility and pregnancy planning

• Perimenopause and menopause

• Breast concerns

• Vaginal or vulval symptoms

• Urinary symptoms

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Preventive healthcare

• General health concerns affecting women

You can discuss women’s health concerns during a General Health Consultation. However, a dedicated Women’s Health Consultation allows additional time for a more detailed history, assessment and personalised care plan.

Not every concern will require an examination. Where an in-person examination, test, procedure or specialist assessment is required, our nurse practitioners will explain the available options.

Who May Benefit From a Women’s Health Consultation?

A Women’s Health Consultation may be helpful when you:

• Have painful, heavy, irregular or changing periods

• Have missed periods or unexpected bleeding

• Experience bleeding between periods or after sex

• Have pelvic, abdominal or lower-back pain

• Have concerns about possible hormonal changes

• Want to discuss contraception

• Are considering pregnancy

• Have questions about fertility

• Have experienced an unexpected pregnancy

• Have vaginal or vulval discomfort

• Experience pain during or after sex

• Have changes in sexual desire or sexual function

• Want sexual-health testing or advice

• Are experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms

• Have questions about cervical screening

• Have breast changes or concerns

• Experience recurring urinary symptoms

• Have concerns about medicines or supplements

• Want preventive-health advice

• Feel that your health concerns have previously been dismissed

• Want a longer, whole-person discussion about your health

You do not need to know exactly what is causing the concern before booking.

The purpose of the consultation is to understand what is happening and identify appropriate next steps.

Health Concerns We Can Discuss

A Women’s Health Consultation may include discussion and assessment of:

• Painful periods

• Heavy periods

• Irregular periods

• Missed periods

• Changes in menstrual patterns

• Bleeding between periods

• Bleeding after sex

• Bleeding after menopause

• Pelvic pain

• Pain during sex

• Premenstrual symptoms

• Possible polycystic ovary syndrome

• Possible endometriosis

• Hormonal concerns

• Vaginal discharge

• Vulval irritation, itching or discomfort

• Vaginal dryness

• Changes in sexual desire

• Sexual-health concerns

• Sexually transmitted infection screening

• Contraception choices

• Pregnancy testing and early pregnancy concerns

• Preconception health

• Fertility concerns

• Perimenopause

• Menopause

• Urinary symptoms

• Recurrent urinary concerns

• Breast changes

• Preventive-health screening

• Mental-health symptoms

• Stress, anxiety or low mood

• Medication side effects

• Weight and metabolic-health concerns

• Sleep, energy and lifestyle factors

This list is not exhaustive.

Our nurse practitioners will advise whether the concern can be managed through our service or whether an in-person examination, investigation, specialist referral or another appointment type is required.

A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health

Women’s health concerns rarely occur in isolation.

Symptoms may be influenced by:

• Physical health

• Hormonal changes

• Mental wellbeing

• Medicines

• Sleep

• Nutrition

• Movement

• Stress

• Relationships

• Sexual health

• Pregnancy history

• Disability

• Chronic illness

• Work or caring responsibilities

• Housing and finances

• Culture and identity

• Previous healthcare experiences

• Access to services

For example, changes in periods may occur alongside stress, weight changes, medication changes, sleep disruption or other health conditions.

Pelvic pain may affect work, relationships, intimacy, movement, mood and daily functioning.

Menopause symptoms may overlap with sleep problems, anxiety, low mood, fatigue and changes in physical health.

Our approach looks at these connections rather than treating each symptom as an unrelated problem.

Respectful and Consent-Based Care

Women’s health consultations can involve sensitive and personal information.

You will be treated with dignity and respect throughout your appointment.

Our nurse practitioners will:

• Explain why questions are being asked

• Seek consent before any examination

• Explain what an examination involves

• Respect your decision to pause or decline

• Use your preferred name and pronouns

• Avoid assumptions about your gender, relationships or sexual activity

• Consider disability and communication requirements

• Discuss options in clear language

• Support your right to make informed decisions

• Explain when another practitioner should be involved

You may ask questions at any time.

You may also request a support person or chaperone where this is appropriate and available.

What Happens During the Consultation?

Our nurse practitioners will begin by discussing your concerns, when they started, how they have changed and how they are affecting your daily life.

They may ask about:

• Your symptoms

• Menstrual history

• Pregnancy history

• Sexual and reproductive health

• Current contraception

• Previous diagnoses

• Current and previous treatments

• Medicines and supplements

• Allergies

• Family health history

• Mental health

• Sleep

• Weight or appetite changes

• Relevant lifestyle factors

• Recent pathology or imaging

• Previous specialist involvement

• Your regular GP and other treating practitioners

• Your preferences and goals

Depending on your needs and whether the appointment is by telehealth or face-to-face, the consultation may include:

• A general health assessment

• Review of relevant observations

• Abdominal assessment

• Mental-health assessment

• Sexual-health risk assessment

• Review of previous results

• Discussion of whether an intimate examination is needed

• Consideration of appropriate investigations

• Development of a personalised care plan

• Referral or follow-up planning

You will be involved in deciding the next steps.

Menstrual Health

Periods can change throughout life, but significant pain, heavy bleeding or major changes should not simply be dismissed as something you must tolerate.

A consultation may explore:

• When your periods began

• Cycle frequency and duration

• Amount of bleeding

• Pain or cramping

• Bleeding between periods

• Bleeding after sex

• Missed periods

• Changes over time

• Symptoms before or during periods

• Fatigue, dizziness or weakness

• Impact on work, school or daily activities

• Previous contraception or treatment

• Pregnancy possibility

• Family history

• Relevant medical conditions

Our nurse practitioners may discuss possible causes, recommend monitoring, request appropriate investigations or refer you to another healthcare professional where required.

Heavy or Abnormal Bleeding

Bleeding patterns vary between individuals, but assessment may be important when bleeding:

• Becomes much heavier than usual

• Lasts longer than expected

• Occurs between periods

• Happens after sex

• Returns after menopause

• Is associated with significant pain

• Is causing tiredness, dizziness or weakness

• Is affecting everyday functioning

• Occurs during pregnancy

• Changes suddenly without explanation

Depending on the assessment, further examination, pathology, imaging or specialist referral may be recommended.

Heavy bleeding accompanied by severe pain, fainting, significant weakness or feeling seriously unwell may require urgent medical attention.

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain may be brief, recurring or persistent.

It can affect:

• Movement

• Sleep

• Work or study

• Relationships

• Sexual activity

• Toileting

• Exercise

• Emotional wellbeing

• Participation in everyday life

Assessment may include discussion of:

• Where the pain is located

• When it occurs

• Whether it relates to periods

• Whether it occurs during sex

• Bowel or urinary symptoms

• Pregnancy possibility

• Previous surgery

• Previous infections

• Existing diagnoses

• What makes the pain better or worse

• How the pain affects daily functioning

Further assessment may be required for possible conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian concerns, pelvic infection, fibroids or other gynaecological and non-gynaecological causes.

A consultation cannot always confirm the cause of pelvic pain immediately. Investigation and specialist referral may be required.

Possible Endometriosis or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Our nurse practitioners can assess symptoms that may be associated with conditions such as endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome.

These may include:

• Painful periods

• Persistent pelvic pain

• Pain during sex

• Bowel or bladder symptoms that change with periods

• Irregular or absent periods

• Changes in hair or skin

• Difficulty becoming pregnant

• Weight or metabolic-health concerns

• Fatigue

• Changes in mood

• A family history of related conditions

Symptoms alone do not always confirm a diagnosis.

Our nurse practitioners may recommend symptom tracking, clinical assessment, pathology, imaging, treatment planning or referral to a GP, gynaecologist or another suitable service.

Contraception and Reproductive Choices

A Women’s Health Consultation can provide a respectful space to discuss contraception and reproductive choices.

The consultation may consider:

• Your health history

• Your menstrual pattern

• Pregnancy intentions

• Previous contraception

• Previous side effects

• Current medicines

• Cardiovascular risks

• Mental-health considerations

• Sexual-health needs

• Personal preferences

• Ability to use a method consistently

• Future fertility plans

• Access and cost considerations

Our nurse practitioners can explain clinically appropriate options and help you make an informed decision.

Booking a consultation does not guarantee that a particular treatment will be prescribed or provided.

Some contraceptive procedures require an appropriately equipped clinic or referral to another trained practitioner.

Sexual Health

Sexual health is an important part of overall health and can be discussed without judgement.

You may raise concerns relating to:

• Sexually transmitted infections

• Sexual-health testing

• Vaginal or vulval symptoms

• Pain during sex

• Bleeding after sex

• Vaginal dryness

• Changes in sexual desire

• Contraception

• Pregnancy concerns

• Sexual wellbeing

• Difficulty discussing sexual health with a partner

• The effect of medicines or health conditions on sexual function

Testing, examination, treatment or referral may be recommended depending on your symptoms, history and risks.

Information will be treated respectfully and managed according to privacy and record-keeping requirements.

Vaginal and Vulval Symptoms

A consultation may be appropriate if you experience:

• Unusual discharge

• Changes in odour

• Itching

• Irritation

• Burning

• Dryness

• Pain

• Sores or skin changes

• Discomfort during sex

• Recurrent symptoms

• Symptoms after starting a new product or treatment

These symptoms can have several possible causes.

Avoid assuming that every symptom is caused by an infection or using repeated treatment without appropriate assessment.

An in-person examination or testing may be required before the cause can be determined.

Fertility and Pregnancy Planning

A Women’s Health Consultation may help you prepare for pregnancy and identify health issues that should be addressed beforehand.

Preconception care may include discussion of:

• Medical history

• Previous pregnancies

• Menstrual cycles

• Current medicines and supplements

• Existing health conditions

• Mental health

• Family history

• Lifestyle and nutrition

• Alcohol, smoking or substance use

• Immunisation history

• Previous fertility concerns

• Genetic or inherited health concerns

• Recommended health checks

• Referral needs

Our nurse practitioners may review current treatments and discuss whether additional GP, specialist, maternity or fertility support is required.

Do not stop prescribed medicines because you are planning a pregnancy without speaking to an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Pregnancy Concerns

General pregnancy concerns may be discussed, but Pop’In Health & Recovery does not replace a maternity, antenatal or obstetric service.

Our nurse practitioners may assist with:

• Pregnancy testing

• Early health discussion

• Review of current medicines

• General pregnancy-related concerns

• Preconception or early pregnancy advice

• Mental-health concerns

• Referral to appropriate pregnancy or maternity care

• Connecting you with suitable healthcare services

An ultrasound, obstetric assessment or hospital review may be required depending on your symptoms.

Significant pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, severe vomiting, difficulty breathing or feeling seriously unwell during pregnancy requires urgent medical assessment.

Fertility Concerns

You may discuss concerns about becoming pregnant, menstrual irregularity, previous pregnancy history or possible factors affecting fertility.

Assessment may involve:

• Menstrual and reproductive history

• Previous pregnancies

• Duration of trying to conceive

• Relevant health conditions

• Medicines and supplements

• Previous surgery

• Sexual-health history

• Lifestyle factors

• Partner-related considerations

• Previous investigations

Fertility assessment may require involvement from both partners and referral to a GP, gynaecologist, fertility specialist or other appropriate service.

Pop’In Health & Recovery does not provide assisted reproductive procedures or specialist fertility treatment.

Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause can affect physical health, mental wellbeing, sleep, relationships, sexual health and daily functioning.

Symptoms may include:

• Changes in periods

• Hot flushes

• Night sweats

• Sleep disturbance

• Fatigue

• Mood changes

• Anxiety

• Difficulty concentrating

• Changes in sexual desire

• Vaginal dryness

• Pain during sex

• Headaches

• Muscle or joint discomfort

• Changes in weight or body composition

• Urinary symptoms

• Reduced confidence or wellbeing

Our nurse practitioners can review your symptoms, health history, risks, current medicines and personal goals.

Possible outcomes may include:

• Health education

• Lifestyle and wellbeing strategies

• Further assessment

• Review of treatment options

• Preventive-health planning

• Pathology where appropriate

• Referral

• Follow-up care

Treatment decisions depend on your individual assessment and are not guaranteed before the consultation.

Bleeding after menopause should be medically assessed rather than assumed to be a normal menopause symptom.

Cervical Screening

Cervical screening is an important part of preventive healthcare for eligible women and people with a cervix.

Our nurse practitioners may help you:

• Understand whether you may be due for screening

• Discuss previous screening experiences

• Review relevant symptoms

• Explain available collection options

• Address concerns about discomfort or anxiety

• Consider disability or accessibility needs

• Arrange screening through an appropriate provider

• Review results and follow-up requirements where the test is initiated through our service

Some eligible people may have the option to collect their own vaginal sample under the National Cervical Screening Program.

Self-collection is not suitable for every situation. Symptoms such as unusual bleeding, pain or discharge may require diagnostic assessment and clinician-collected testing instead.

The availability of cervical screening through Pop’In Health & Recovery will depend on appointment format, clinic equipment, practitioner availability and the type of testing required.

Breast Health

You may discuss concerns such as:

• A new lump

• Changes in breast shape or appearance

• Persistent breast pain

• Nipple changes

• Nipple discharge

• Skin changes

• Family history

• Screening questions

• Changes during pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Concerns after previous imaging

Breast concerns may require an in-person examination, imaging or specialist referral.

A telehealth appointment may help gather history and arrange the next step, but it may not replace a physical assessment.

New or concerning breast changes should be assessed rather than delayed until a routine screening appointment.

Urinary Health

Women’s health concerns may also include:

• Pain or burning when urinating

• Increased frequency

• Urgency

• Urinary leakage

• Recurrent urinary symptoms

• Pelvic-floor concerns

• Symptoms associated with sexual activity

• Changes during or after pregnancy

• Changes around menopause

Assessment may include discussion of symptoms, medical history, pregnancy possibility, previous infections and relevant testing.

Persistent, recurrent or complicated symptoms may require further investigation or referral.

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

Women’s physical and mental health can be closely connected.

You may discuss:

• Anxiety

• Low mood

• Stress

• Emotional changes linked to periods

• Pregnancy-related mental health

• Postnatal mental health

• Perimenopause or menopause-related changes

• Relationship stress

• Parenting pressures

• Grief or pregnancy loss

• Body-image concerns

• Sexual-health distress

• The emotional impact of chronic symptoms

• Difficulty coping with pain or fatigue

• Previous experiences of not being believed

Our nurse practitioners can assess mental-health concerns within their scope and discuss appropriate treatment, monitoring, referral and follow-up options.

Where specialist psychological, psychiatric or crisis care is required, an appropriate referral or urgent pathway will be recommended.

Reviewing Medicines and Supplements

Medicines and supplements can affect:

• Menstrual patterns

• Bleeding

• Mood

• Sleep

• Sexual function

• Weight

• Pregnancy planning

• Fertility

• Menopause symptoms

• Blood pressure

• Metabolic health

Our nurse practitioners may review:

• Current medicines

• Previous treatment

• Side effects

• Allergies

• Over-the-counter products

• Vitamins

• Herbal products

• Possible interactions

• Monitoring requirements

• Treatment goals

Do not stop or change prescribed treatment without appropriate clinical advice.

Booking a consultation does not guarantee that any treatment will be started, continued or changed.

Investigations and Testing

Where clinically appropriate and eligible, our nurse practitioners may request or review relevant investigations.

These may include:

• Pathology

• Pregnancy testing

• Sexual-health testing

• Hormonal or metabolic investigations

• Iron or nutritional studies

• Review of previous imaging

• Cervical screening where available and appropriate

• Other diagnostic investigations within scope

The investigations recommended will depend on:

• Your symptoms

• Health history

• Examination findings

• Pregnancy possibility

• Previous results

• Relevant risks

• Clinical guidelines

• Availability and cost

Our nurse practitioners are responsible for reviewing investigations they initiate and arranging appropriate follow-up.

Not every concern requires testing, and not every requested test will be clinically appropriate.

Developing Your Care Plan

Following the assessment, our nurse practitioners will explain their findings and discuss suitable next steps.

Your care plan may include:

• Health information and education

• Symptom monitoring

• Lifestyle and wellbeing strategies

• Treatment within scope

• Medication review

• Prescribing where clinically appropriate

• Pathology or other investigations

• Preventive-health recommendations

• Referral

• Communication with your regular GP

• Follow-up consultation

• In-person assessment

• Specialist review

• Urgent assessment where required

You will be involved in decisions about your care.

A complex concern may require several appointments rather than being fully assessed and managed in one consultation.

Working With Your Existing Healthcare Team

Pop’In Health & Recovery aims to complement your existing healthcare rather than unnecessarily duplicate or replace it.

We strongly encourage patients to maintain a relationship with a regular GP or general practice, particularly where there are:

• Ongoing medical conditions

• Complex health needs

• Pregnancy

• Long-term treatment requirements

• Multiple prescribers

• Specialist involvement

• Significant mental-health concerns

With your consent, our nurse practitioners may communicate relevant information to:

• Your GP

• Gynaecologist

• Obstetric or maternity service

• Fertility service

• Psychologist

• Psychiatrist

• Pharmacist

• Physiotherapist

• Pelvic-health practitioner

• Dietitian

• Other relevant health professionals

Information shared may include consultation summaries, investigation results, treatment recommendations, referral information and follow-up requirements.

Connected Clinical and Recovery Support

Health concerns can create practical barriers that are not resolved by clinical advice alone.

Some people may benefit from assistance to:

• Prepare for appointments

• Organise medical information

• Develop questions

• Attend agreed appointments

• Understand recommendations

• Establish health routines

• Organise follow-up

• Communicate with providers

• Address disability-related barriers

• Coordinate NDIS and mainstream services

• Build confidence advocating for their needs

With your informed consent, relevant support may be coordinated with the Pop’In Health & Recovery recovery, Support Coordination or Capacity Building service streams.

These are separate services.

Recovery and support staff do not diagnose health conditions, prescribe treatment or change clinical instructions.

You can access Women’s Health services without using any recovery, coaching or NDIS service.

Telehealth and Face-to-Face Consultations

Telehealth May Be Suitable For

• Discussing symptoms

• Reviewing menstrual history

• Contraception consultations

• Reviewing previous results

• Menopause assessment

• Medication review

• Fertility and pregnancy-planning discussions

• Sexual-health discussions

• Mental-health assessment

• Preventive-health planning

• Referral discussions

• Follow-up consultations

An In-Person Appointment May Be Required For

• Physical examination

• Pelvic or abdominal examination

• Breast examination

• Cervical screening

• Collection of some samples

• Clinical observations

• Significant or rapidly worsening symptoms

• Concerns that cannot be safely assessed by telehealth

• Procedures requiring specialist equipment

Our nurse practitioners will advise when an in-person appointment, GP review, specialist service, urgent-care service or emergency department is more appropriate.

What a Women’s Health Consultation Cannot Guarantee

Booking a consultation does not guarantee:

• A particular diagnosis

• A prescription

• A particular contraception option

• Continuation of existing treatment

• A treatment change

• Cervical screening during the same appointment

• A pathology or imaging request

• A referral to a requested provider

• A fertility outcome

• A pregnancy outcome

• Resolution of every concern in one appointment

• A particular clinical outcome

The appointment fee covers the practitioner’s time, assessment, professional advice and care.

All clinical decisions are based on the available information, professional standards, safety, clinical appropriateness and the practitioner’s authorised scope.

Services Not Provided Through This Consultation

A Women’s Health Consultation does not provide:

• Emergency medical care

• Emergency obstetric care

• A 24-hour crisis service

• Routine maternity or antenatal care

• Labour or birth care

• Ultrasound services

• Surgical procedures

• Assisted reproductive procedures

• Specialist fertility treatment

• Specialist gynaecology

• Guaranteed or on-demand prescribing

• Procedures requiring facilities we do not have

• Treatment where essential information is unavailable

• Care outside the practitioner’s professional scope

Where your needs fall outside our service, we will explain the limitation and recommend an appropriate pathway where possible.

When to Seek Immediate Help

Pop’In Health & Recovery is not an emergency or 24-hour crisis service.

Call 000 or attend the nearest emergency department if you or another person is experiencing:

• Severe pelvic or abdominal pain

• Heavy bleeding with fainting, weakness or feeling seriously unwell

• Significant pain or bleeding during pregnancy

• Loss of consciousness

• Severe difficulty breathing

• Chest pain

• A serious allergic reaction

• Immediate risk of suicide or serious self-harm

• Any rapidly worsening or life-threatening symptoms

Do not use the online booking or referral form for urgent assistance.

Preparing for Your Consultation

Please have the following available where possible:

• Photo identification

• Medicare details, where relevant

• Your regular GP or general-practice details

• A list of current medicines and supplements

• Allergy information

• The date of your last period, where relevant

• Information about your usual menstrual cycle

• Pregnancy history

• Previous contraception

• Relevant pathology or imaging

• Cervical-screening history

• Specialist letters

• Hospital discharge summaries

• Family health history

• A list of your main concerns

• Questions you would like answered

It may also help to note:

• When the symptoms started

• How often they occur

• What makes them better or worse

• Any changes in bleeding

• How symptoms affect daily life

• Previous treatments and whether they helped

For telehealth appointments, please also provide:

• Your current physical location

• A reliable telephone number

• An emergency contact

• A private and safe place for the consultation

You do not need to have every record or know every answer before attending.

Our nurse practitioners can help identify what additional information may be required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a GP referral?

A GP referral is not required for most Women’s Health nurse practitioner consultations.

However, maintaining a relationship with a regular GP or general practice is strongly encouraged for continuity of care.

Can I discuss more than one concern?

Yes. Women’s health concerns often overlap with general health, mental health, medicines, sleep and lifestyle.

The available appointment time may limit how many issues can be safely assessed. A longer or follow-up appointment may be recommended.

Can a nurse practitioner diagnose women’s health conditions?

Our endorsed nurse practitioners can conduct health assessments, apply diagnostic reasoning and formulate diagnoses within their professional scope.

Some conditions require further investigation or specialist assessment before they can be confirmed.

Can a nurse practitioner prescribe treatment?

Our nurse practitioners may prescribe within their authorised scope where supported by an appropriate clinical assessment.

Prescribing or providing a particular treatment is not guaranteed.

Can I discuss painful or heavy periods?

Yes. Painful, heavy, irregular or changing periods can be assessed.

Further examination, pathology, imaging or specialist referral may be recommended.

Can I discuss possible endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome?

Yes. Our nurse practitioners can assess relevant symptoms and arrange appropriate next steps.

A diagnosis may require investigations and specialist involvement.

Can I discuss contraception?

Yes. A consultation can review your health, preferences, previous experiences and suitable options.

A particular treatment or procedure is not guaranteed, and some procedures may require referral.

Can I book for sexual-health testing?

Yes. Sexual-health concerns and testing can be discussed.

The type of testing required will depend on your history, symptoms and clinical assessment.

Can I discuss pain during sex?

Yes. Pain during or after sex can have physical, hormonal, pelvic-floor, emotional or other contributing factors.

An examination, testing or referral may be recommended.

Can I discuss vaginal or vulval symptoms?

Yes. Discharge, itching, dryness, irritation, pain and skin changes can be assessed.

An in-person examination or sample may be required.

Can I book for a pregnancy test?

Pregnancy concerns and testing can be discussed.

Further pathology, imaging or referral may be required depending on the situation.

Do you provide pregnancy care?

Our service may assist with early assessment, medicine review, general concerns and referral.

We do not replace routine antenatal, maternity, obstetric or hospital care.

Can I discuss fertility concerns?

Yes. Initial assessment and appropriate investigations or referrals may be discussed.

We do not provide specialist fertility procedures.

Can I discuss perimenopause or menopause?

Yes. Our nurse practitioners can assess symptoms, health risks, treatment history, preventive-health needs and available care options.

Can I have cervical screening?

Cervical-screening needs and collection options can be discussed.

Whether screening can be completed through our service depends on clinical suitability, appointment type, clinic facilities and practitioner availability.

Is self-collection available for cervical screening?

Eligible people may have a self-collection option under the National Cervical Screening Program.

It is not suitable for every situation, particularly when symptoms require diagnostic assessment. Our nurse practitioners can discuss whether it may be appropriate and where it can be arranged.

Will I need an examination?

Not every consultation requires an examination.

Where an examination is recommended, the reason and process will be explained. Your consent is required, and you may pause or decline.

Can I request a female practitioner?

The available practitioner and appointment options will be shown when booking.

Contact the clinic before booking if you have a specific preference or accessibility requirement.

Can I bring a support person?

Yes, where you would like one present and it does not interfere with privacy, safety or the clinical assessment.

Can I access the service by telehealth?

Yes. Many women’s health concerns can begin with a telehealth consultation.

An in-person appointment may be required for examination, screening, sample collection or clinical observations.

Will my information be kept private?

Your information will be managed according to our privacy, consent and record-keeping requirements.

There are limited circumstances where information may need to be shared because of legal requirements or an immediate and serious safety concern.

What happens if my concern requires a specialist?

Our nurse practitioners will explain why additional care is required and, where appropriate and eligible, arrange or recommend referral to a suitable health service.

Book a Women’s Health Consultation

Book a Women’s Health Consultation when you would like respectful, whole-person care relating to:

• Periods

• Pelvic pain

• Hormonal changes

• Sexual or reproductive health

• Contraception

• Fertility or pregnancy planning

• Perimenopause or menopause

• Cervical screening

• Vaginal or vulval symptoms

• Breast or urinary concerns

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Preventive healthcare

The first appointment will focus on understanding your concerns, health history, goals and appropriate next steps.

A follow-up or in-person appointment may be required where:

• Several concerns are involved

• An examination is needed

• Investigations are required

• Records must be obtained

• Treatment requires monitoring

• Specialist referral is recommended

Important Booking Notice

Booking and paying for a Women’s Health Consultation covers the practitioner’s time, assessment, professional advice and care.

It does not guarantee:

• A diagnosis

• A prescription

• A particular treatment

• A procedure

• Cervical screening during the appointment

• An investigation

• A referral

• A particular fertility or pregnancy outcome

• Resolution of every concern in one consultation

All clinical decisions are made independently and according to available information, professional standards, clinical safety and the practitioner’s authorised scope.