Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience as they age. It results from declining hormone levels and marks the end of menstruation. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause and can start 8-10 years before menopause.
Some key things to know:
Taking care of your health during this transition is crucial. Hormone therapy and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and reduce future risks.
At Harmony Hormone Center, we specialize in helping women navigate menopause through:
Our menopause specialists have over 15 years of experience caring for women during this life stage. We help find solutions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Below are some key components of comprehensive menopausal treatment and support:
Getting blood tests to check levels of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, etc. This helps identify deficiencies or imbalances contributing to symptoms. Testing may need to be done more than once to capture changing levels.
Estrogen is commonly prescribed to relieve hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, bone loss and heart disease risk. It can be taken as a pill, patch, gel, ring, or cream. Dosage is customized based on each woman's needs and health profile.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in chemical structure to those naturally produced by the ovaries. Made from plant sources, they are considered as safe as traditional hormone brands. Harmony Hormone Center specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy.
Simple lifestyle adjustments can provide great relief: - Staying active with weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise - Eating a nutrition-dense diet with ample calcium and Vitamin D - Reducing alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods if they trigger symptoms - Taking time to destress, get quality sleep, etc.
A newer, non-hormonal option is vaginal laser therapy using CO2 or Erbium lasers. This procedure helps rebuild vaginal tissue to relieve dryness and painful intercourse. Minimal side effects and no downtime.
Harmony Hormone Center provides individualized solutions to help women stay healthy before, during and beyond menopause. Call today to learn more or book a consultation.
