Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 as the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This natural transition comes with several symptoms that can significantly impact one's quality of life. Common signs and symptoms include:
While some women transition through menopause without debilitating symptoms, over 80% have moderate to severe issues necessitating treatment. Untreated hormone imbalance can also increase one's risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.
The wide range of menopausal symptoms, especially vasomotor issues like hot flashes and night sweats, can be very disruptive to one's quality of life. Persistent sleep disruptions and mood changes negatively impact relationships, work performance, and overall wellbeing. Treating these symptoms in a timely manner is crucial for helping women to function at their best during this transitional time.
Our menopause experts aim to develop customized treatment plans including lifestyle changes, non-prescription options, bioidentical hormones, and other therapies to provide optimal relief. We collaborate closely with patients to adjust approaches until finding what works best for each individual’s needs. Research shows that individually tailored hormonal and non-hormonal therapies can help 90% of women to completely or partially alleviate stubborn menopausal symptoms.
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), including FDA-approved bioidentical hormones that closely match what the body produces, can be very effective for relieving hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness when tailored appropriately to one's needs and health profile. There are a variety of formulations and routes of administration, including pills, skin patches, gels, sprays, and vaginal inserts like creams or rings.
When considering MHT, our menopause doctors carefully evaluate patients’ symptom profiles and medical histories to determine safe options that best address treatment goals. Monitoring typically occurs along with therapy to ensure ideal symptom relief with minimal side effects. Those with certain health conditions like breast cancer may require non-hormonal approaches instead. Lifestyle changes can also complement medication.
Below are some of the crucial areas our clinic's menopause specialists address while caring for patients:
Our goal is ensuring women transition comfortably through menopause while optimizing their health, quality of life, and safety.
When seeking care for menopause concerns, it pays to choose an experienced clinic focused specifically on midlife hormone health. Here is what sets Vital Hormone Clinic apart:
Under one roof, we offer state-of-the-art lab testing together with compassionate evidence-based care for smooth sailing through menopause. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our menopause doctors.
