Men’s Health Teleconsult

A men’s health teleconsult is a confidential video or phone appointment with an AHPRA‑registered GP.
Many men tend to delay visiting a GP on concerns like erectile disfunction, hair thinning, or persistent fatigue.
A telehealth appointment eliminates the need to spend time in a waiting room, you can talk with a doctor from your home at a time that works for you.
During the consultation, the GP listens to your symptoms, asks relevant questions, and makes a clinical assessment. Where appropriate, they can issue electronic prescriptions, order blood tests, or refer you to a specialist.
The same professional standards apply as in an in‑person visit. If the GP determines that an in‑person examination is clinically required, they will clearly explain the medical reasons and assist you in arranging suitable local care.

What conditions are treated in a men’s health telehealth consultation?

• Sexual health: erectile dysfunction (difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection), premature ejaculation, reduced libido (low sex drive), etc.
• Hormonal health: low testosterone symptoms such as fatigue, reduced muscle mass, low mood, poor concentration
• Hair and scalp: male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), thinning hair or receding hairline
• Urinary and prostate health: frequent urination especially at night, weak urinary stream or difficulty starting to urinate, etc.
• Prostate health checks and PSA test referrals
• Mental health: anxiety and depression (often under-reported in men), stress and burnout, sleep problems
• General health check-ups and preventive health
• Weight management
• High blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring
• Type 2 diabetes risk assessment

Not every condition can be fully managed online. If the doctor decides that a physical examination, blood test that cannot be ordered remotely in a clinically appropriate way, or urgent in-person care is required, they will tell you clearly and help you access the right service.

Can I get a prescription for erectile dysfunction (ED) medication?

Yes, in many cases. However, a thorough clinical assessment must be completed before any treatment can be prescribed.
During your video or phone consultation, the GP will ask about your symptoms, when they first appeared, your overall health status, and any medications you currently take.
They will also check for underlying causes such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or low testosterone. If the assessment confirms that ED medication is clinically appropriate, the doctor can issue an electronic prescription (eScript) sent to your phone or email.
Treatment may include lifestyle advice, medication, or referral for further investigation.

Yes, for common male pattern hair loss. During the telehealth consultation, the GP will ask about your family history, when the hair loss started, and any previous treatments you have tried. They may also ask you to send a clear photo of your scalp if it helps with assessment. If clinically appropriate, the GP may prescribe treatments such as finasteride or topical minoxidil. The prescription will be issued as an electronic script (eScript) sent directly to your nominated pharmacy. It’s important to note that some hair loss medications carry possible side effects, and your doctor will discuss these with you during the consultation. Not everyone is a suitable candidate, and individual results vary.

Low testosterone (testosterone deficiency) can cause symptoms including persistent fatigue, reduced sex drive, erectile difficulty, loss of muscle strength, low mood, and poor concentration. A GP can gather a comprehensive history of these symptoms during a telehealth appointment. A confirmed diagnosis still requires a blood test for testosterone levels. The GP can issue an electronic referral for blood tests. Once the results are available, you have a follow-up telehealth consultation to discuss them.

Telehealth is suitable for many men’s health concerns, but not all. In certain situations such as first‑time assessments without an established clinical relationship, complex symptoms requiring physical examination, or when the GP cannot make a confident remote assessment, an in‑person appointment will be recommended instead. Prescriptions and referrals will only be issued via telehealth when it is clinically safe and appropriate to do so.