Hormone support
Covers a range of registered and compounded options. Which — if any — is appropriate depends on individual assessment by a registered practitioner.
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What a thorough hormonal assessment covers, how registered menopausal hormone therapy differs from compounded preparations, and what to ask. Then compare clinics — free to enquire.
Hormone support
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What this actually is
Women's Health in plain English
Doctor-led care for women's hormonal and reproductive health, including peri- and post-menopause support. Individual assessment by a registered practitioner is essential.
Perimenopause and menopause care has changed considerably, and registered menopausal hormone therapy is now supported by substantial evidence for symptom relief in appropriate candidates. Whether it suits you depends on symptoms, age, time since menopause and personal risk factors.
Compounded bioidentical hormone preparations are a separate category. They are not TGA-assessed for quality, safety or efficacy, and major professional bodies have raised concerns about inconsistent dosing. A prescriber should be explicit about which type is being offered.
Information only — not medical advice. Get Enhanced does not prescribe, supply or recommend any medicine. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made solely by a registered health practitioner after individual assessment.
The compounds
What’s registered, what’s compounded, what’s experimental
Neutral descriptions of the compounds that come up under this goal, with their Australian regulatory position and the strength of the human evidence. Listed so you can follow the conversation — not so you can choose one.
Several of these are prescription-only or compounded medicines. Listed for education only — a registered doctor decides what (if anything) is appropriate. Regulatory status changes over time; the ARTG and your prescriber are the current source of truth.
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What to ask a doctor
These are the questions that separate a considered consultation from a transaction. You are entitled to ask every one of them, and to expect a straight answer.
- Is what you are prescribing a TGA-registered product or a compounded preparation?
- What are my individual risks and benefits, given my age and history?
- What symptoms are we treating, and how will we know it is working?
- What monitoring and review schedule do you use?
- What non-hormonal options are worth considering?
- Who is the prescribing practitioner and what is their AHPRA registration?
This checklist is general information to help you prepare for an appointment. It is not medical advice and it is not a substitute for individual assessment by a registered practitioner.
Common questions
Women's Health — frequently asked
Is menopausal hormone therapy safe?
For many women within a certain age and time-since-menopause window, registered menopausal hormone therapy is considered an appropriate option for symptom relief. Risks and benefits are individual and need assessing by a practitioner who knows your history.
What are compounded bioidentical hormones?
Preparations made up by a compounding pharmacy rather than manufactured as a registered product. They are not assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy, and professional bodies have raised concerns about dose consistency.
Do I need blood tests to diagnose menopause?
Often not. In women over a certain age with typical symptoms, the diagnosis is usually clinical. Blood tests are more useful when the picture is unclear or symptoms start early.
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Women's Health clinics in Australia
Doctor-supervised clinics that list Women's Health as an area of care. Free to compare and free to enquire — only the clinic you choose receives your details.
Modern Female
Australia-wide
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Alpha Edge Clinic
Australia-wide
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Bio Regeneration Clinic
Sydney, NSW
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Prescribing decisions are made solely by a registered health practitioner following individual assessment. Compounds described above include prescription-only and compounded medicines; compounded preparations are not assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy in the way registered products are.
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