Sydney Hormone Clinic
Sydney Hormone Clinic offers an integrated, medically grounded approach to hormonal health, drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience in women’s health and hormone medicine. The focus is evidence-based care combined with a deep understanding of how hormonal changes affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, and long-term quality of life.
Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, and it can begin as much as ten years before a woman’s final menstrual period, though it typically starts three to five years beforehand. During this time, hormone levels, particularly oestrogen and progesterone, fluctuate unpredictably, swinging from very high to very low. These hormonal shifts can make menstrual cycles irregular, with periods occurring closer together, further apart, heavier, lighter, or sometimes skipped entirely.
Menopause is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. In Australia, the average age of menopause is around 51, though the normal range is typically between 42 and 58. Earlier menopause can occur naturally depending on the individual.
Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) refers to the use of hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. These hormones mirror the molecular structure of endogenous hormones, allowing them to interact with receptors in the same way as naturally occurring oestrogen, progesteroneand in some cases, testosterone and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone).
In menopause care, bioidentical hormones are most commonly prescribed as part of Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) to help manage the effects of fluctuating and declining hormone levels.
Telehealth Appointments
Sydney Hormone Clinic offers both in-person and telehealth consultations, providing convenient access to care for a wide range of patients. Telehealth is ideal for those with busy schedules, mobility challenges, or who live further from the clinic, allowing you to receive expert medical advice from the comfort of your own home.
In-person Appointments
In-person appointments are also available for those who prefer face-to-face consultations. Whether you meet the doctor in person or via telephone, you can expect the same thorough, personalised, and evidence-based approach to your care.
This flexibility ensures that high-quality medical support is accessible to people from many walks of life, making it easier to prioritise your health without compromising convenience.
Consultations
Initial Consultation:
Perimenopause & Menopause
Clinical Assessment
A comprehensive initial consultation for women experiencing symptoms of hormonal change. This consultation is designed to establish clarity, direction, and an appropriate plan for investigation and follow-up where required.
Review Consultation:
Personalised Health Consultation
& Guidance
A focused consultation for women who are already using hormone therapy or have previously received hormone-related advice and are seeking clarity. Recommendations and next steps are discussed based on your individual assessment.
Sydney Hormone Clinic areas of Interest
Skin, Hair & Hormonal Conditions
Hormonal changes and imbalances can have a profound impact on both the skin and hair, often producing noticeable changes that can be distressing. These shifts are commonly linked to life events or the natural transition into perimenopause and menopause.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS, is a cluster of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms that occur in a predictable pattern in the days leading up to a woman’s menstrual period. Symptoms typically begin anywhere from two to fourteen days before the onset of menstruation and usually resolve once bleeding starts.
Peri-Menopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, and it can begin as much as ten years before a woman’s final menstrual period, though it typically starts three to five years beforehand. During this time, hormone levels, particularly oestrogen and progesterone, fluctuate unpredictably, swinging from very high to very low. These hormonal shifts can make menstrual cycles irregular, with periods occurring closer together, further apart, heavier, lighter, or sometimes skipped entirely.
Premature Menopause
Premature menopause occurs when a woman experiences the end of her menstrual cycles before the age of 40. While menopause is typically expected between the ages of 45 and 55, premature menopause can bring an earlier onset of the physical and emotional changes associated with declining hormone levels.
Menopause
Menopause is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. In Australia, the average age of menopause is around 51, though the normal range is typically between 42 and 58. Earlier menopause can occur naturally depending on the individual.