Menodoctor

No referral is required. You can simply book an appointment directly through our website.

If you would like your GP or doctor to share your past medical history with us, they can do that via the Referrals page (under the Help tab)

Yes. We offer a limited number of in-person consultations at our clinic in Tauranga for patients who prefer a face-to-face appointment

Yes. Most of our consultations are conducted virtually via secure video consultation, allowing you to access specialist menopause care from anywhere in New Zealand

You can book an appointment online using our booking page. Simply choose whether you would like a virtual or in-person consultation, select a suitable time, and complete the booking form.

Follow up consults are done online only and are 20mins long, or you can book an extended follow up which is 45 mins long

Your first consultation is a 45-minute appointment with one of our menopause doctors.
This allows time to properly explore your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and treatment options.
Follow-up appointments are shorter and are designed to review progress, adjust treatment and answer questions.

Appointment availability varies depending on demand.

Most women are able to book an appointment within a few weeks, although times can vary throughout the year.

You can see all of our available appointments online under the Book Consultation tab

Your first consultation involves a 45-minute appointment with one of our dedicated doctors
We also provide your initial prescription, blood testing and any referrals to other providers as needed.

Here is everything that is included in the cost of your first consultation with us:

• Review of your detailed new patient questionnaire to explore your symptoms, medical history, family history and lifestyle
• 45-minute specialised menopause consultation with one of our doctors
• Personalised management plan for your specific symptoms and concerns
• Comprehensive letter for you and your current GP summarising your appointment and management plan (within 4 weeks )
• Your first prescription sent directly to your chosen pharmacy for treatments such as HRT or other medications
• Blood test forms and scan requests sent if any further investigations are needed
• Referrals sent directly to other specialists if any other reviews are needed

We help women who are experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, or who would like advice on managing menopause.

No.

You do not need blood tests before their first consultation. Your doctor needs to fully understand your medical history and circumstances before we can order bloods and this can only be done by conducting the consult.

If any tests are needed, we will organise these after your appointment and send the forms directly to the lab.

Yes, we can.

Please use Visit the ‘Patients’ page to order your script. Please note that you must already be a patient of Menodoctor to use this service

While HRT is the gold standard for menopause symptoms, for a small amount of women, HRT does not agree with them.

Our doctors and health practitioners can discuss non-hormonal treatment options, lifestyle strategies and other approaches depending on your symptoms and preferences.

We prescribe pharmaceutical-grade bio-identical hormones in the form of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone, tailored to each woman’s individual needs.

We do not prescribe compounded hormones because the purity and quality of these products cannot be guaranteed.

If medication is appropriate, your doctor will send the prescription directly to your chosen pharmacy.

Your treatment plan will also be summarised in the consultation letter you receive after your appointment.

If you need a repeat prescription, you can order this under the ‘patients’ tab on our website.

Yes, if you don't have afterpay we can offer you a 'pay in 4' payment plan which is set up using GO CARDLESS. All you need is a bank account in order for us to set this up.

Please call us on 07 242 4600 to set this up

To use Afterpay, select the dedicated Afterpay booking option during the booking process.

Because it is separate from the main booking system, you will receive a payment link by email a few minutes after booking, giving you 7 days to complete payment through Afterpay.

If you have any issues, contact the clinic team for help.

Payment is made at the time of booking through our secure online booking system.

If you have private GP cover specified in your Southern Cross or other health insurance policy, you may be able to claim back some or all of the consultation cost depending on your policy, available limits and circumstances.

Please check your policy wording directly, or check with your insurer for the most accurate information.

Please note that this is different to specialist cover. Even though Menodoctor is classified as Specialist GPs, insurers often classify specialists differently.

If you have GP cover, you usually pay for the appointment first, then request an invoice from us after the appointment so you can submit your claim.

All od our prices can be found on the pricing page (CLICK HERE)

Definitely.

While menopause symptoms are more common in the 40s and 50s, some women experience symptoms for much longer.

We will work with you to treat those symptoms.

Yes.

While menopause symptoms are more common in the 40s and 50s, some women experience earlier hormonal changes. If you are experiencing symptoms that concern you, a consultation can help explore possible causes.

In many cases yes (including breast cancer). Treatment options can vary depending on your history, so this will be discussed carefully during your consultation.

Yes.

Many symptoms begin years before menopause itself. Menopause is technically the 365th day after your final period.

Before that point you are considered perimenopausal, and symptoms can still be significant during this stage.

Perimenopause usually starts in your 40's but for some women it can start in their 30's

If you are in perimenopause or postmenopause and symptoms are affecting your quality of life, Menodoctor may be a good fit.

Common concerns include hot flushes, poor sleep, anxiety, low mood, brain fog, fatigue, low libido and other hormone-related changes.

We help women experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause, including:

• Poor sleep or waking during the night
• Anxiety, low mood or irritability
• Brain fog or reduced concentration
• Fatigue and low energy
• Low libido
• Hot flushes and night sweats
• Weight changes
• Joint aches or reduced resilience
• Plus many more
  

If you are unsure whether your symptoms are related to menopause, we can help explore this during your consultation.

Yes. The Menopause Guide is a good place to start if you are not ready to book yet and want to better understand symptoms, treatment options and the support available

Yes.

After your consultation (with your permission) we send a detailed summary letter to you and your GP outlining the plan discussed during the appointment

Yes. We can offer advice to women based outside New Zealand, however we are unable to prescribe medications overseas.

We can help with advice on how to approach your local GP or doctor and provide a referral-style letter summarising your symptoms and suggested support options.

After your first consultation, you will receive a personalised plan.

That may include prescriptions, investigations, referrals and a summary letter for you and your GP.

You can then book follow-up care as needed and use Menodoctor’s aftercare services where appropriate.