Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstrual cycles. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur earlier or later.
As a woman approaches menopause, she may experience changes like:
These symptoms arise from changing hormone levels. Estrogen in particular declines in the years leading up to and following menopause. This hormone plays many important roles, so reducing estrogen can impact a woman's overall health and quality of life.
Some of the most common signs and symptoms of menopause include:
Not all women experience significant discomfort during menopause. But for those with moderate to severe symptoms, seeking treatment can promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Treating menopause symptoms goes beyond simply feeling better day-to-day. Getting adequate hormone therapy can have significant health benefits in the years during and after this transition.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps relieve uncomfortable symptoms by replacing hormones like estrogen that decline during menopause. Main benefits include:
In addition to HRT, other therapies like nutritional plans, regular exercise, stress reduction practices, and certain medications can further help minimize symptoms.
The endocrinologists and women’s health providers at Hormone Health Clinic take a comprehensive approach to evaluating menopause concerns and developing customized treatment plans based on each woman’s needs.
Before developing a treatment plan, we perform hormone blood tests and general health assessments. Testing key hormones like:
Testing provides objective data about current hormone levels. This information guides appropriate treatment to help supplement the hormones a woman lacks. We also assess factors like:
Our experienced menopause specialist then reviews test results and health history. We determine which hormones are out of optimal range and discuss options for customized treatment.
Goals include relieving temporary symptoms and promoting long-term health by achieving hormone balance tailored to the individual. Ongoing follow up and retesting helps modify and improve therapy over time.
The trusted providers at Hormone Health Clinic offer proven therapies to effectively treat menopause symptoms and meet our patients’ individual needs.
HRT remains the gold standard treatment for relieving menopause issues. It involves taking low doses of hormones like estrogen or progesterone to supplement declining levels. Main HRT options we offer include:
We develop personalized plans with the lowest effective hormone doses to meet treatment goals. Regular monitoring and follow up help ensure optimal response.
In addition to HRT, we provide lifestyle counseling to support menopause management. Key tips include:
Healthy diet
Regular exercise
Stress management
Smoking cessation
Supplements
Healthy lifestyle habits complement hormone therapy for optimal relief from menopause concerns.
We establish open communication and continuing follow up to ensure treatment success:
Our individualized care empowers women to thrive during the menopause transition and beyond.
Allowing menopause symptoms to linger untreated can negatively impact physical health and quality of life. Research shows properly-timed therapy can help minimize current discomfort and promote better long-term health.
Seeking treatment when symptoms first arise means faster relief from troublesome issues like:
Restoring balance to shifting hormones alleviates these disruptive short-term effects.
In addition to relief now, research confirms beginning treatment close to menopause onset offers protective effects against some future health risks like:
We educate our patients about both the short and long-term benefits of appropriately-timed evaluation and treatment.
Our experienced menopause specialists offer personalized care backed by advanced training and proven results. Main reasons to choose us include:
Specialized expertise
Our providers complete fellowship-level training focused specifically on complex hormone conditions. We stay current on the latest menopause research and best practices.
Individualized treatment plans
We don’t take a “one size fits all” approach. Our testing, analysis and therapies are tailored to your unique needs.
Holistic care
In addition to hormone optimization, we offer diet/ nutrition support, supplement guidance, stress reduction counseling and help establishing healthy lifestyle habits.
Convenient online portal
Easily message your care team, access test results, schedule visits and request prescription refills through the patient portal.
Caring approach
We appreciate this transition can be challenging. We build close provider-patient relationships and guide you through each step.
Our goal is to help women smoothly navigate menopause and reach optimal wellness. Contact Hormone Health Clinic today to learn more or schedule a consultation.
