Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience as they age. It refers to the point when menstrual cycles stop permanently and a woman can no longer become pregnant naturally. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During this transition time, levels of reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone decline and cause symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.
While menopause is a normal part of aging, it can significantly impact one's quality of life. Proper menopause treatment can help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms and allow women to feel their best.
Fluctuating hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause can cause a variety of symptoms. Common symptoms include:
In addition to quality of life impacts, menopause can increase risks for certain medical conditions:
Getting proper treatment can help minimize symptoms, improve overall wellbeing, and reduce risk of associated health conditions.
Hormone therapy (HT), also called menopausal hormone therapy, is the main form of treatment for menopause. The goal of HT is to supplement declining hormone levels, mainly estrogen and progesterone.
There are generally two types of hormone therapy:
HT is highly effective for relief of hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and pain with intercourse. It also helps prevent bone loss and fractures. HT may also provide other benefits like improved skin thickness and texture, decrease in colds, improved sense of wellbeing.
Vitality Balance Clinic physicians customize treatment based on each woman's needs and health history. Close monitoring helps ensure optimal dosing and allows for adjustment as needed over time.
A little-known natural remedy that can help relieve hot flashes and night sweats during menopause is taking sage supplements. Studies have found that sage, which contains phytoestrogens that mimic estrogen in the body, can reduce the severity of hot flashes by up to 50% for some women. Adding more phytoestrogen-rich foods like tofu, beans, lentils, and sesame seeds to the diet may provide additional relief as well.
Bioidentical hormone therapy means using hormones that are structurally identical to those made naturally in the body. The key hormones used are:
These bioidentical hormones have the same effects on the body as our naturally made hormones. At Vitality Balance Clinic, bioidentical hormones are compounded specifically for each patient. This allows for very precise dosing and balances.
Compounded bioidentical hormones are made from plant sources. Key benefits include:
Our physicians have specialized training in bioidentical hormone therapy. Close follow-up care ensures optimal treatment over months and years.
At Vitality Balance Clinic, we provide comprehensive menopause care with an emphasis on bioidentical hormone replacement done right. Key aspects include:
We partner with each woman to develop a customized plan targeting her specific symptoms. The goal is sustainable relief and the best possible quality of life during perimenopause and beyond.
While hormone therapy is highly effective, making certain lifestyle changes can also help manage menopausal symptoms. Our physicians provide tailored recommendations on:
Leveraging community resources, we help each woman find exercise, nutrition, and stress relief strategies that complement hormone therapy.
At Vitality Balance Clinic in Pompano Beach, we offer a full range of specialty healthcare services including:
We also provide primary care, digestive health, aesthetics, and other treatments. Everything is under one roof for comprehensive care customized to each woman.
Navigating the changes of perimenopause and menopause can be challenging. Many women suffer with symptoms for years before seeking treatment. However, getting on proper hormone therapy early on - as symptoms first arise - provides the greatest benefits.
Earlier treatment means faster relief from hot flashes, painful sex, lost sleep, and other troubling symptoms. It helps:
The specialized physicians at Vitality Balance Clinic partner with patients to develop individualized treatment plans. We listening carefully and tailor both hormone therapy and lifestyle recommendations to your needs and health goals.
Don't assume symptoms are just something you have to live with. Call us today to discuss your menopausal concerns and we'll work to help you feel like yourself again.
We strive to provide the upmost in personalized care from puberty, through pregnancy and menopause, into vibrant aging. Contact us today to learn more or schedule your first consultation.
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