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.
Many women experience various menopausal symptoms that can significantly disrupt daily life. Common symptoms include:
Menopause occurs when a woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This leads to changes throughout the body.
Some potential causes leading up to menopause include:
Premature menopause can also occur due to surgery, chemotherapy, or other conditions. Genetics may play a role too.
In addition to quality of life impacts from symptoms, menopause can increase risks for certain medical conditions later on, including:
Proper treatment around the time of menopause is crucial to help prevent these effects.
Menopause hormone therapy (MHT), previously known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), can provide enormous relief for bothersome symptoms. There are several key facts about this treatment approach:
Some of the main benefits of MHT include relief of:
MHT may also help:
There are some potential risks to consider with MHT:
However, these risks are quite low and generally outweigh the benefits for symptom relief in most women.
There are a variety of MHT preparations:
Formulations contain either synthetic or bioidentical hormones. Dosing can be continuous or cyclic each month.
In addition to treatment, making certain lifestyle changes can help manage menopausal symptoms:
Eating a healthy diet is important, including:
A balanced diet provides energy while avoiding swings in blood sugar that may worsen hot flashes. Staying hydrated is also essential.
Being physically active has benefits such as:
Aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity like brisk walking. Yoga and strength training also help.
Coping with stress is vital through:
Managing stress helps emotional health, resilience and overall wellbeing during the transition of menopause.
The physicians at Vital Hormone Clinic have extensive training and specialize in providing personalized care for women throughout perimenopause and menopause. We offer both medical and lifestyle approaches to help women thrive during this transition.
Our goal is for patients to feel their best so they can fully participate in all aspects of life. We recognize the profound impact hormones have on energy, sleep, sexual health, work productivity and relationships. Supporting women to successfully transition through menopause without disruption to their daily lives is our primary mission.
Given the significant symptoms and potential long-term risks associated with menopause, getting a timely medical evaluation is critical. Many women struggle with symptoms for years before seeking help. However, addressing issues early on can often lead to better outcomes.
There are a few key reasons why prompt treatment is highly recommended:
Getting assessed quickly means obtaining relief from disruptive symptoms faster. This allows better quality of life compared to delaying help. Even if symptoms seem tolerable, treating right away may prevent worsening over time.
Blood tests can identify falling estrogen levels well before the final menstrual period occurs. Starting treatment promptly preserves bone density rather than allowing for accelerated deterioration during the menopause transition.
Optimizing hormone levels earlier provides beneficial effects on cholesterol and other cardiovascular markers. This leads to enhanced protection long-term against heart disease.
Determining the stage of menopause allows treatments to be best matched to where patients are in the transition. Some options depend on whether women still have regular menstrual cycles versus being postmenopausal.
The physicians at Vital Hormone Clinic recognize the urgency of supporting women struggling with perimenopause or menopause. We focus on accurate diagnosis and quick initiation of relief to help women gain control over their health. Contact us today for a comprehensive evaluation and customized therapy plan.
The Vital Hormone Clinic Menopause Center provides specialized care from leading endocrinologists, gynecologists and menopause practitioners in the field of women's hormonal health. Our clinic offers:
Detailed hormone testing in our on-site lab examines:
Testing clarifies which hormone imbalances are present so appropriate treatment can be started.
Bioidentical hormone therapy is tailored to match the hormone levels normally present in healthy young females. This returns hormones to optimal ranges in order to eliminate deficiency symptoms and consequences.
Prescriptions are hand-compounded in our pharmacy with dosage adjustments based on continuing lab assessment and symptom response.
Evidence-based integrative therapies can enhance hormone balance through:
We help patients implement lifestyle changes alongside hormone optimization for maximum benefit.
With advanced fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology, our practitioners focus exclusively on complex hormonal conditions in females across the full reproductive life span from puberty through menopause.
We understand the unique challenges of hormone fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause, applying the latest medical research in these areas for patient care.
Vital Hormone Clinic provides woman-centered care supporting patients through education, empathy and clinical expertise. Contact us to determine whether hormone therapy or other treatment approaches are right for your situation.
