Liberty Women’s Wellness provides specialist endocrinology consultations with Dr Laura Careless. Dr Careless is a medical practitioner with specialist registration in Physician, Endocrinology. Ahpra registration: MED0002070905.

Appointments include individual assessment, discussion of relevant investigations and consideration of available management options. Potential benefits, risks, limitations and alternatives depend on the individual and are discussed during consultation.

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Hormonal Health & Menopause Care

Menopause and perimenopause can involve changes in menstrual patterns and symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disturbance, mood changes, vaginal symptoms or changes in bone health. New, severe or unexpected symptoms may require medical assessment.

A consultation may cover medical history, symptoms, relevant tests and available hormonal or non-hormonal management options. Suitability, potential benefits and risks are considered individually.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect ovulation, menstrual cycles and metabolic health. Presentation varies and diagnosis requires appropriate clinical assessment.

Management options are discussed after assessment and may include lifestyle measures, monitoring, referral or other clinically appropriate care. Results and timeframes vary.

Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid conditions can affect metabolism, energy, heart rate and other body functions. Endocrinology consultations may assess symptoms, test results, thyroid nodules, goitre or diagnosed thyroid disorders.

Further investigation, monitoring and management options are considered according to the diagnosis and individual circumstances.

Metabolic Health & Weight Management

Weight and metabolic health can be influenced by medical, hormonal, genetic, psychological, social and lifestyle factors. A specialist consultation considers relevant history and clinical information without assuming a single cause.

Where appropriate, the consultation may include review of investigations, discussion of lifestyle factors, coordination with other practitioners and consideration of available medical management. No particular weight or health outcome is guaranteed.

Diabetes Management (Type 1 & Type 2)

Diabetes is assessed and managed according to its type, the person’s clinical circumstances and current care. Consultations may include review of glucose information, complications, technology, pregnancy considerations and coordination with other practitioners.

Monitoring and management plans are individual. Potential benefits, risks and alternatives are discussed with the patient.

Diabetes in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy. Care may involve glucose monitoring, nutrition advice, medical review and coordination with the patient’s maternity team.

Pregnancy-related diabetes care is planned individually and coordinated with relevant treating practitioners.

Bone & Calcium Health

Endocrinology consultations may assess osteoporosis, fracture risk, bone-density results and other metabolic bone conditions. Investigation and management depend on the individual diagnosis, medical history and relevant risks.

Calcium disorders can have different causes and may require investigation, monitoring or treatment. The proposed approach is based on clinical assessment and test results.

Adrenal Related Conditions

Adrenal conditions include adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome and primary aldosteronism. Assessment and management require specialist review and may involve testing or coordination with other services.