Cycle and hormone patterns
Irregular cycles, missed periods, heavy bleeding, acne, unwanted hair growth, scalp hair loss and weight or metabolic concerns can be reviewed together.
Women’s health and hormones
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) care
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) connects irregular cycles, acne, hair changes, fertility questions, metabolic risk and long-term health planning.
Start here if
This page suits patients who have a diagnosis, suspect symptoms may fit, or want a structured discussion about cycle, skin, hair, metabolic or fertility concerns.
Who this is for
Is polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (pmos) care the right starting point?
A service category is a starting point, not a diagnosis. The clinician may recommend a different appointment, referral, follow-up or preparation step after review.
Fertility and future planning
The appointment can discuss fertility questions, contraception, pregnancy planning, investigation needs and referral options where appropriate.
Existing diagnosis or uncertainty
You can bring prior results or book because symptoms seem connected and need careful review.
What to expect
Process and preparation
The exact appointment depends on symptoms, preparation, suitability and clinician judgement.
Appointment process
Symptom and cycle review
PMOS reaches across cycles, skin, hair, weight, mood and metabolic health. The consultation begins by understanding which features you are noticing and how they affect your life.
Diagnosis and investigation
Diagnosis combines history, examination where appropriate and selected investigations — typically hormone bloods, glucose and lipid testing, and pelvic ultrasound. Other conditions that look similar are excluded so the diagnosis is accurate.
A plan across symptoms and life stages
Treatment is tailored to which features matter most: contraception, cycle regulation, skin and hair concerns, fertility planning, weight and metabolic risk reduction, or long-term cardiovascular and diabetes prevention. Lifestyle support, medical options and referral are discussed honestly.
Review and adjustment
PMOS care is rarely a single visit. Follow-up reviews progress, side effects, new questions and life-stage changes (such as pregnancy planning or perimenopause), and adjusts the plan as needed.
Preparation
Bring cycle and symptom notes
Cycle timing, bleeding pattern, acne or hair changes, weight changes, medicines and previous blood test or ultrasound results are useful. A few weeks of tracking is often more informative than memory.
List your goals
Contraception, fertility planning, skin symptoms, metabolic risk and long-term health may need different priorities. Knowing what matters most helps shape the appointment.
Bring relevant test results
Hormone bloods, glucose tolerance results, lipid profiles, thyroid tests and any pelvic ultrasound reports save time and avoid duplicate investigations.
Safety and expectations
Risks, limits and aftercare
Read the limits and aftercare notes before booking so the next step matches your concern and urgency.
Risks and limitations
No diagnosis from a page
Symptoms can overlap with thyroid disease, hyperprolactinaemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other hormone conditions. Diagnosis and treatment planning depend on history, examination needs and results, not online self-diagnosis.
Care is usually staged
Some patients need tests, lifestyle planning, contraception change, medication review, referral or follow-up rather than one immediate decision. Real change usually unfolds over months.
Long-term health risks need attention
PMOS can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer over the long term. These risks are reduced with regular review, lifestyle support and where needed medical treatment.
Aftercare and follow-up
Maintain the agreed plan
Whether the plan focuses on contraception, cycle regulation, skin or weight management, consistent follow-through over months is what shifts outcomes. Stopping early usually means losing the gains.
Track what changes
Brief notes on cycle, symptoms, weight, mood and side effects help the next review focus on what matters. A symptom-tracking app can simplify this.
Trusted resources
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (jeanhailes.org.au) and Monash University resources on Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) provide evidence-based, Australian-reviewed information that complements your appointments.
Booking and fees
Choose a safe next step
Book directly when the pathway is clear, or use the booking page if appointment type, timing or provider fit is uncertain.
Booking pathway
Book a hormone and cycle appointment
The primary booking option opens the women’s health new patient appointment on Halaxy. Use the booking page if symptoms overlap with skin or hair care.
Urgent concerns
If symptoms feel unsafe.
For urgent concerns that cannot wait for routine booking, call the clinic during opening hours, or seek urgent medical care by calling 000 for emergencies, CALMS after-hours general practice on 02 6260 3300 or attend the GP urgent care clinic at Woden.
Use the booking page if symptoms overlap or you need help choosing an appointment length.
Fees for this pathway
Current fees linked to this service
These fee rows come from current clinic fee records. Medicare rebate, out-of-pocket and bulk billing details are shown only where they are supported by the published fee record.
Women’s health new patient consultation
40 minutes
From A$345
Women’s health new-patient fees vary by practitioner; Dr French’s current listed fee remains A$360.
Medicare rebate: Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket estimates depend on eligibility and the item number billed.
Women’s health brief review
15 minutes
A$185
Brief review for simple follow-up where no significant changes are expected. A 50% deposit is required to book online.
Medicare rebate: Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket estimates depend on eligibility and the item number billed.
Women’s health significant review
20 minutes
A$225
Significant review or follow-up appointment listed in current clinic fee information.
Medicare rebate: Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket estimates depend on eligibility and the item number billed.
Women’s health telehealth new patient
40 minutes
A$368
Eligible new-patient women’s health consultation by Halaxy Telehealth.
Medicare rebate: Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket estimates depend on eligibility and the item number billed.
Women’s health telehealth significant review
20 minutes
A$220
Eligible significant review or follow-up appointment by Halaxy Telehealth.
Medicare rebate: Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket estimates depend on eligibility and the item number billed.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Can I book if I only suspect PMOS?
Yes. You can book to discuss symptoms and whether further assessment or tests are useful.
Can skin and hair symptoms be discussed?
Yes. Acne and hair changes can be part of a broader hormone and metabolic discussion.
Can fertility questions be included?
Yes. Fertility goals can be discussed alongside cycle, metabolic and contraception needs.
Will I need tests?
Your clinician will discuss whether blood tests, imaging or other review is useful for your situation.