— 01 / CONSULTATION
Menopause & women’s health.
A supported, unhurried consultation to make sense of your hormones — combining in-person and virtual care. The goal is simple: for you to feel informed and supported, wherever you are in the transition.
— 02 / ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH
About women’s health consultations.
Menopause is a natural transition, and perimenopause is the lead-up when hormone levels fluctuate and symptoms often begin. A consultation begins with understanding your symptoms and how they affect you. No two experiences are the same.
Any medical options are discussed privately with a prescriber; by law they can’t be advertised or detailed publicly. The specifics stay between you and your prescriber, not on this page.
WHAT TO DISCUSS
- A clinical assessment of the areas you’d like to discuss
- Your goals and what you’d like to address
- Any options the practitioner may discuss — how they work, what’s involved
- Associated risks, side effects and aftercare considerations
ALSO COVERED
- Suitability, including any contraindications relevant to you
- Time to ask questions before any decision is made
- Timing, follow-up appointments and ongoing care
- Individual outcomes may vary — this is a cosmetic consultation only
— 03 / WHAT TO EXPECT
What to expect during your appointment.
Personalised consultation
Your nurse discusses your symptoms and how they affect you, then introduces you to a doctor for a video consultation to talk through your goals and options in detail.
Preparation
Where appropriate, the area is prepared in line with clinical practice standards. Specific steps are discussed during your consultation, based on what’s being assessed.
Duration & recovery
Appointment length varies between individuals and is discussed with you. Most people can resume daily activities afterwards; recovery varies, and the practitioner explains what to expect.
Post-appointment care
Aftercare is personalised and discussed with you, so you know what to expect in the days that follow. Follow-up may be scheduled depending on your circumstances.
— 04 / ABOUT MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE
About menopause and perimenopause.
As hormones change, symptoms can be felt in many ways — physically, such as hot flushes, disturbed sleep and joint aches, and emotionally, such as mood changes, brain fog and anxiety. It’s very common, and how much it affects you is personal.
What helps depends on your symptoms, your health and your preferences, discussed with a qualified healthcare provider during your consultation. This section is general, educational information only.
PHYSICAL
Hot flushes, night sweats, disturbed sleep, joint aches, irregular cycles and fatigue are common — and individual.
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL
Brain fog, mood changes, anxiety and irritability can also be part of it — and are taken seriously.
REVIEWED WITH YOU
What suits you is decided with a qualified healthcare provider — never from a page.
— 05 / IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important information & disclaimers.
This material is general and educational — it doesn’t replace medical advice. A consultation is required; treatment decisions are made with your healthcare provider based on your individual circumstances. Some options require prescriber approval, and outcomes vary.
OUTCOMES VARY
Factors that influence results
- Your symptoms and how they affect you
- Your health history and preferences
- Any underlying medical factors
- Realistic expectations about outcomes
NOT SUITABLE IF
A procedure may not be appropriate
- You have certain medical conditions or history
- You are taking certain medications
- There are factors that need medical review
- Individual circumstances discussed at consultation
WHAT WE REQUIRE
Before anything proceeds
- A consultation to understand your symptoms
- A doctor video consultation
- Prescriber approval for any medical option
- Realistic expectations, discussed openly
GENERAL INFO ONLY
Please note
- This is general, educational information only
- Specific treatments and pricing aren’t shown here
- Those are discussed with your healthcare provider
- Outcomes vary between individuals
— 06 / FREQUENTLY ASKED
The questions we get most.
What happens in a consultation?
Your nurse discusses your symptoms and how they affect you, then introduces you to a doctor for a video consultation to discuss your symptoms, goals and options in detail.
Do I have to start treatment on the day?
No. A consultation is just that. You’ll leave informed and decide with your healthcare provider in your own time.
Who will I see?
An experienced clinic nurse, and a qualified doctor via video consultation.
No. A consultation is just that. Many people come to understand their options and decide later, or decide it isn’t for them. There’s no pressure either way.
How do I prepare?
Track your symptoms for a week or two (timing, severity, triggers), and note your current medications, supplements, health conditions and family history.
Is it in person or virtual?
Both — it combines in-person care with a doctor video consultation, so you’re supported wherever you are.
Will I need any tests?
Sometimes. Any tests or monitoring are explained and arranged by your care team.
— 07 / WHEN YOU'RE READY
Begin with a consultation.
Every patient at Refine starts with a conversation, anatomy, history, expectations. Treatments come second.
This page advertises a consultation service only and provides general information. Any procedure carries risks; outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed. A consultation is required to determine suitability.