Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop permanently and she can no longer get pregnant. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During this time, levels of reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone start to fluctuate and decline. As a result, women may experience symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, and mood changes. These symptoms are a sign that the ovaries are producing less estrogen. After menopause, estrogen levels are very low. On average, women in Union go through menopause around ages 45-55.
The most common signs and symptoms of menopause include:
The severity and duration of menopause symptoms varies widely between women. While some may have severe hot flashes lasting over a decade, others breeze through menopause without many issues.
Over the long term, lower estrogen levels after menopause raise a woman's risk for certain health conditions like:
The good news is that the right treatment can prevent menopause symptoms and reduce long term health risks! Read on to learn more about safe and effective hormone therapy options.
Hormone therapy (HT), also called menopausal hormone therapy or hormone replacement therapy, supplements the body with low doses of hormones like estrogen and progesterone to treat common menopause symptoms. When successfully implemented, hormone therapy can provide tremendous relief from troublesome menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness for Union women.
Today's hormone therapy is safer and more tailored to the needs of individual women than options available decades ago. Treatments can contain:
At Vitality Renewal Clinic, our certified menopause practitioners specialize in customizing hormone regimens to your unique needs and health profile. We provide cutting edge hormone treatments and regular monitoring to achieve optimal symptom relief with minimal risk.
Some of the evidence-based benefits offered by hormone therapy include:
Women who take hormone therapy shortly after menopause start also gain the most protective benefits against heart disease and osteoporosis over the long term.
There are some health risks to consider before starting hormone therapy:
However, the risks of hormone therapy are quite low when used properly under the guidance of a menopause specialist. Careful screening and selection of candidates can rule out women with higher risk profiles. We closely monitor patients at Vitality Renewal Clinic to ensure optimal outcomes.
At Vitality Renewal Clinic, your menopausal transition is overseen by top board certified endocrinologists specializing in menopause. Our practitioners stay current on the latest menopause research and treatments to best serve Union women. We conduct thorough assessments, testing, and monitoring to offer customized care.
Before starting any treatment, we order blood tests and saliva tests to accurately measure your hormone levels. Commonly tested hormones include estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and FSH. Thyroid and metabolic testing may also be warranted. These test results allow us to pinpoint any imbalances contributing to your menopause symptoms.
We also carefully evaluate your menopause symptom history and risk factors. Diagnostic testing enables our practitioners to determine if hormone therapy is suitable and craft optimal regimens tailored to your body and goals.
At Vitality Renewal Clinic, we provide cutting edge hormone treatments to suit your unique needs. We avoid a simplistic "one-size-fits-all" approach.
Some of the modern delivery methods we offer include:
We can include progesterone as needed to protect the uterine lining. The regimen prescribed depends on your menopause symptoms, medical history, hormone levels, and goals.
Starting protocols may utilize gradually ascending hormone doses to mimic natural transitions. Follow up testing allows us to ensure hormones reach optimal levels unique to your physiology. We then monitor and modify your hormone therapy over months and years for steady, lasting symptom relief.
In addition to hormone therapy, we provide lifestyle coaching and referrals to help you thrive during the menopausal transition. Our practitioners give guidance on:
We also refer patients to outstanding local establishments like:
Following our comprehensive lifestyle recommendations complements hormone therapy for optimal wellbeing during menopause.
Our practitioners have years of advanced fellowship training and treat hundreds of menopausal women annually. We stay up to date on cutting edge research through close ties to leading medical centers. Vitality Renewal Clinic has been serving the women of Union for over 15 years.
We welcome you to join the thousands of women who have found trusted menopause care with us! Please ( "Vitality Renewal Clinic") to get started. We look forward to helping you thrive through the menopausal transition.
