Perimenopause Consultation with Dr Jemima Grant

Dr Jemima Grant is a specialist GP with an interest women’s health and hormones, and a genuine passion for helping women navigate issues around perimenopause and menopause.

Expect a comprehensive review of your medical history, concerns and management plan incorporating lifestyle, nutritional and pharmacological management.

Dr Grant prescribes hormonal support and TGA hormonal approved medication including contraception and “Body Identical” Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) where indicated. Jemima is an award winning GP, Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) a full member of the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) and follows solid medicine principles combined with elements of (evidence based) functional medicine, using the The Gottfried Protocols.

Dr Grant works alongside experienced Naturopaths, Diabetes Educators, Dieticians and health coaches to empower clients to transition through perimenopause and embrace positive lifestyle habits to improve current health prevent future disease.

Common concerns

  • Perimenopausal and metabolic health concerns: including changes in your menstrual cycle, new onset anxiety or poor sleep, weight gain (especially abdominal), joint aches, flushing/sweating, changes in your libido, vaginal dryness and fatigue.

  • Difficulty losing weight or insulin resisistance, including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. For these patients, I work with a diabetets educator and health coach Karina Bronska to work on your diet, monitor your insulin, blood sugar and support you if you decide to use medications to improve your health.

  • Perimenopausal skin conditions such as exacerbations in acne, rosace or melasma, dryness, volume loss and skin laxity.

Cost

  • Initial Consultation:

    • 60 minutes $450 (Medicare Rebate $191.40). This consultation is best done in person, but can be done via telehealth if required. A rebate can be issued in person or via telehealth.

  • Followup Consultation:

    • 20 minutes $210 (Medicare Rebate $79.70) - this is usually done via telehealth

    • Pease book this for your annual review

  • Brief Followup

    • 10 minutes e.g blood test results or repeat script once you are stable on your medication. This is only done via telehealth

      • 10 minutes $105 ( Medicare Rebate $41.20)

Aesthetic Consultations can be done at the same time as your perimenopasue consultation- please tell us if you would like to arrange this and we will allocate extra time to your consultation. Please note, no medicare rebate apply to aesthetic consultations.

To Make a Booking: If you would like to book in a consultation with Dr Grant regarding perimenopausal symptoms, please email info@thriveskinclinic.com.au or call 0404123781. We do not accept online bookings. Clinics are held once a month on a Tuesday and are released every quarter.

What To Expect: Expect a comprehensive medical assessment including history,  physical examination and preparation of a holistic management plan.  Medicare rebate $118 for a 45 minute consultation or $191.20 for a 60 minute consultation.

What to Do Before your Appointment: Consider tracking your menstrual cycle, symptoms and medical history with Balance- Menopause App, which can be emailed or printing out for your appointment.

Deposits: A non refundable deposit is required prior to booking a consultation. If you are unwell or cannot attend, a telehealth consultation can be arranged at the time of your booked appointment. Please see our clinic policies including terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.

Dr Jemima Grant provides evidence based options for women suffering from perimenopausal symptoms such as sweating and flushing, unexplained weight gain, cognitive symptoms and advice on general health measures for women to improve their health.

Clinic Dates for next quarter:

Dates for the next quarter:

  • May 14th: BOOKED OUT

  • June 11: BOOKED OUT

  • July 17th: BOOKED OUT

  • August 13th: Books open

Please note: Dr Grant does not offer routine General Practice consultations, and does not complete GP Mental Health Plans or GP Management Plans. Please see your normal GP for these concerns. Thrive Skin Clinic is a private clinic- we do not bulk bill.

A non refundable deposit is required prior to booking a consultation. If you are unwell, a telehealth consultation can be arranged at the time of your booked appointment. Please see our clinic policies including terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.