In this episode, GPs Dr Jane Elliott, and Dr Karen Magraith walk through a practical, evidence-informed approach to investigations in menopause consultations. They cover when to test, when not to and how to weave cardiovascular, bone, bleeding, and genitourinary assessment into holistic, patient-centred care:

• Understand when investigations are needed in menopause care
• Recognise abnormal bleeding that warrants further assessment
• Integrate cardiovascular and bone health assessment into menopause consultations
• Review screening and genitourinary health considerations
• Balance symptom relief with appropriate investigation and shared decision-making

Expert: Dr Karen Magraith, General Practitioner

Host: Dr Jane Elliott, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 29 mins

Recommended resources:

• Women’s Health Podcast – The menopause consult in general practice: Structure, safety and supporting brain health (44 mins)
• Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)
• Cancer Council – Flow chart/guideline for peri- and postmenopausal bleeding, including endometrial thickness cut-offs
• Breast Screen Australia
• Breast Screen Australia (Breast density information for GPs)
• Healthy Bones Australia – Healthy Bones Australia guidance, including the joint guideline with RACGP on bone health and DEXA scanning
• RACGP: The menopause consultation
• Australian cardiovascular risk calculator – Used for cardiovascular risk assessment in midlife women
• iPrevent tool
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology: Guideline on premature ovarian insufficiency

This educational resource is proudly brought to you by Australasian Menopause Society and Healthed.