Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life when her period stops permanently and she can no longer get pregnant naturally. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During this time, women may experience changes like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes as hormone levels fluctuate and decline.
The key changes associated with menopause include:
Other common physical signs are thinning hair, weight gain, brittle nails, and skin changes. Every woman experiences menopause differently - from mild symptoms to more disruptive ones. Lifestyle choices, medical history, and genes all play a role.
The reduction of estrogen in the body after menopause contributes to certain health risks, including:
Catching and addressing health issues early allows women to take preventive action through lifestyle measures and/or medical treatment.
Hormone therapy can provide relief for disruptive menopause symptoms when lifestyle adjustments alone are not enough. The main goal is to supplement declining hormones to stabilize them at premenopause levels. The two primary options are estrogen therapy and progesterone therapy.
Estrogen therapy replaces estrogen lost during menopause using synthetic estrogens that are bioidentical to human estrogens. It is available as pills, skin patches, vaginal rings, or creams. Benefits may include:
Estrogen alone is prescribed if a woman has had her uterus removed. Those with an intact uterus need progestin therapy as well to counteract unwanted growth of the uterine lining.
Progesterone therapy supplements the progesterone hormone using lab-made progestins, which act similar to natural progesterone. It opposing effects balance out estrogen therapy. Advantages include:
Progesterone is usually taken as a pill but is also available as injectable shots, implants, skin gels/creams, and intrauterine devices. The therapy regimen can be cyclical or continuous.
The medical providers at Renewed Balance Clinic create customized hormone therapy plans tailored to each woman's health profile and needs:
Certain lifestyle habits can complement hormone therapy and help lessen discomfort during menopause:
With nutrition, stress relief practices, and moderate physical activity, women can ease troublesome symptoms as their bodies transition during menopause.
We recommend the following Mongaup Valley establishments that can support a healthy lifestyle during menopause treatment:
Renewed Balance Clinic medical practice offers compassionate, specialized care for women navigating menopause and hormone changes. Our comprehensive services include:
Our state-of-the-art facility provides amenities for your comfort, including:
We strive to deliver comprehensive menopause care you can trust in a setting where you feel heard and supported.
Many women find that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements helps reduce hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Studies show omega-3s may help by regulating neurotransmitters and hormones involved in temperature control and mood regulation during menopause.
Our caring medical team appreciates that menopause ushers in both physical and emotional changes. We provide education and empowerment along with treatment options.
Getting ahead of troubling symptoms leads to better health and quality of life after menopause. Timely treatment can help:
The experienced OBGYN and endocrinology doctors at Renewed Balance Clinic understand the frustrations of menopausal discomfort. We offer real solutions.
Beginning hormone therapy is straightforward. The usual steps are:
We streamline next steps so relief can start promptly.
Seeking menopause care close to home is convenient and sensible. Our physicians know the area and can suggest beneficial local resources during the treatment process. With a short drive to appointments, you save time and hassle.
In your hometown provider, find a true partner in managing menopause comfortably. Renewed Balance Clinic brings together top-tier expertise with small-town compassion.
