Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of a woman's menstrual cycles. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During this time, hormone levels fluctuate and start to decline, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.
Some of the most common symptoms of menopause include:
The main cause of menopause is decreasing production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in a woman's ovaries. This occurs naturally as women age, usually in their late 40s or early 50s. However, there are some factors that can increase a woman's risk:
The timing of menopause varies, but knowing your risk factors can help you discuss options with your doctor specializing in menopause.
While menopause is a natural process, women don't have to suffer through troublesome symptoms. Through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) tailored to your individual hormonal needs, relief is possible. Taking supplemental estrogen and progesterone can provide immense benefits such as:
Estrogen is very effective at decreasing the intensity and frequency of hot flashes and night sweats. Most women find great relief within 1-3 months of starting therapy. The results can last for years while continuing treatment.
Low doses of estrogen applied directly inside the vagina can reverse dryness, irritation, pain and discomfort during intimacy. This promotes improved vaginal and bladder health.
The fluctuations and drop in estrogen and progesterone can disrupt brain chemicals like serotonin leading to mood instability. Hormone therapy helps stabilize mood swings, anxiety and feelings of sadness.
Estrogen stimulates collagen production so the skin stays moisturized, supple and elastic. It also prolongs the growing phase of hair follicles preventing excessive thinning hair.
Estrogen plays an important role in bone remodeling to prevent breakdown. Adding progesterone provides further bone protective effects to reduce risk of osteoporosis.
Supplemental hormones can be very effective at reducing night sweats and hot flashes at night. This allows for fewer sleep interruptions and higher quality rest.
Estrogen keeps tissues in the urethra and bladder lining healthy helping prevent infections. It also tones pelvic floor muscles reducing bladder leakage.
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Getting a blood test to check hormone levels is an important first step when symptoms of menopause arise. Testing provides crucial information:
Blood tests indicate if estrogen/progesterone have begun dropping or have reached postmenopausal levels. This establishes where a woman is in the menopausal transition.
Thyroid gland problems can mimic menopausal symptoms. Testing thyroid hormone clarifies if fatigue, weight gain or mood changes are actually due to thyroid dysfunction.
Declining estrogen accelerates bone breakdown and arterial plaque buildup raising future fracture and heart attack risk. Early testing allows preventative action.
Based on a woman's specific hormone values and mix of symptoms, our menopause hormone specialists can advise personalized therapy for optimal relief.
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Studies show that practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation and yoga can significantly reduce troublesome menopause symptoms. These mind-body practices help regulate hormones, ease hot flashes and mood swings, improve sleep and cognition, and lower stress. Simple lifestyle changes like this enable women to better manage menopause naturally, without necessarily needing medications.
Hormone replacement therapy provides the foundation, while complementary lifestyle measures further reduce inconvenient menopause symptoms:
Eating foods high in phytoestrogens (plant hormones) such as flaxseeds, beans and fruits can mildly raise estrogen levels. Calcium/Vitamin D rich foods also help ease this transitional time.
Yoga, meditation, deep breathing, journaling, massage and adequate sleep keep stress hormones balanced. This positively influences mood, energy, sleep quality and resiliency.
Weekly acupuncture sessions can reduce hot flashes and night sweats by affecting temperature regulating centers in the brain. This time-tested therapy also lifts mood and aids sleep.
Staying active with walking, swimming or gentle strength training keeps bones strong, lifts mood boosting endorphins and promotes restful sleep. But overexertion can worsen symptoms.
Hormone Harmony Clinic provides integrative solutions alongside hormone therapy so you can find menopause relief and stay healthy.
Hormone Harmony Clinic partners with exceptional local businesses to offer adjunctive services during your menopause treatment:
This botanical nursery offers gardening/wellness classes plus organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Their herbal supplements support hormonal balance.
Feel your best through their senior-focused classes like stretch and strengthening, water aerobics or balance training. Special discounts for Hormone Harmony Clinic patients.
Pamper yourself with therapeutic massages, hydrating facials, soothing body treatments and relaxation lounges. Patients receive 15% off select services.
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The Benefits of Timely Care
Some women tough it out when menopausal symptoms first arise thinking it's just something to "push through". But leaving hormone issues unchecked can allow problems to progress like:
Don't delay if you think you're entering perimenopause or menopause. Getting an accurate diagnosis and starting treatment helps prevent irreversible effects on your health and quality of life.
Hormone Harmony Clinic provides specialized expertise in menopause care. Our comprehensive plans and ongoing guidance support you through this transition for optimal wellbeing. Don't struggle alone - contact our caring team today!
