Menopause is a natural transition marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. The hallmark of menopause is 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. It typically begins in a woman's late 40s to early 50s.
Many women experience bothersome symptoms leading up to and during menopause due to shifting hormone levels. Common menopause symptoms include:
Symptoms vary widely - some women have mild issues while others suffer severely, impacting their quality of life. Getting an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment can provide great relief.
Menopause occurs due to a natural decline of estrogen and progesterone. The ovaries produce less of these key hormones, eventually stopping menstruation. Lower hormone levels cause changes throughout the body.
In some cases, surgery, chemotherapy, or other conditions lead to early/premature menopause prior to age 40. The symptoms and need for treatment are similar regardless of cause.
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Some factors signal when to get evaluated for menopause:
Getting a thorough evaluation is key to developing an effective treatment approach.
There are various treatment options to relieve discomforts and health risks related to menopause. The right approach depends on each woman's needs and preferences.
Making healthy lifestyle adjustments can aid coping with menopause:
While beneficial, lifestyle measures alone are often inadequate to control moderate to severe menopause symptoms. Additional treatment is frequently needed.
Hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment for bothersome hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal issues, and other menopause symptoms. Estrogen therapy with or without progesterone stops or reduces symptoms for most women.
"Getting an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment provides great relief from menopause discomforts."
There are various FDA-approved HT options including pills, patches, gels, sprays, and rings. An experienced <holistic menopause doctors> will tailor hormone products and dosing to fit each woman's needs.
Used appropriately under medical supervision, current HT options are safe for most healthy women under age 60. HT also has benefits for bone health and may reduce heart disease and diabetes risk when started early in menopause.
If hormones are not appropriate or enough, other types of medications can provide added relief:
Thorough evaluation helps determine if using HT, other medications, or both together works best.
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An integrative approach can optimize comfort and quality of life during the menopause transition.
If you experience any of the following, consult a <doctor who treats menopause> to get properly evaluated and treated:
Getting an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment provides great relief from disruptive menopause symptoms. Delaying treatment allows symptoms to worsen and impacts quality of life.
Our experienced
The <holistic menopause doctors> at Renew Hormone Clinic offer a personalized, integrative approach to evaluating and treating menopause concerns. We develop customized treatment plans to address each woman's specific issues and needs.
Our clinic director Dr. Rivera has over 15 years' experience successfully treating thousands of menopause experts patients. Our entire clinical team maintains up-to-date training in the latest, safest therapies to relieve menopause symptoms and promote wellness.
We provide cutting-edge therapies including precision balanced bioidentical hormone therapy, complementary holistic modalities, nutrition plans, and evidence-based medical therapies to achieve optimal symptom relief and wellbeing.
We take time to listen and partner with each woman to understand her unique situation and needs. This enables us to develop a treatment plan tailored to her specific concerns and goals.
Our team provides responsive, compassionate support to guide women throughout their treatment journey to best manage menopause changes and preserve health. We promptly respond if any medication adjustments are needed over time.
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