Menopause treatment - Renewal Center

Understanding Menopause and Its Symptoms

Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstruation and fertility. As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and after menopause, many women experience symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.

Common Symptoms

• Hot flashes - Sudden feelings of warmth spreading through the body, along with sweating and rapid heartbeat. These can range from mild to severe.
• Vaginal dryness and discomfort - Declining estrogen levels can cause the vaginal tissue to become thinner, drier, and more prone to irritation and infection. This can make sex painful.
• Mood changes - Fluctuations in hormones can trigger anxiety, irritability, depression and trouble focusing and remembering.
• Sleep disturbances - Many women going through menopause find it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Hot flashes and night sweats also disrupt sleep.

Timely treatment is important for relieving symptoms that interfere with quality of life. Our compassionate doctors who treat menopause can help create a customized treatment plan.

Benefits of Hormone Therapy

• Relieves hot flashes and night sweats
• Treats vaginal dryness and discomfort
• Helps prevent bone loss and fractures
• Improves sleep
• Eases mood changes like depression

The best menopause doctor will thoughtfully assess each woman's unique situation to determine if and what type of hormone therapy could help.

Types of Hormone Therapy

There are a few main types of hormone therapy available:

• Estrogen therapy - Estrogen alone is given if a woman has had her uterus removed.
• Progestin therapy - Progestin alone may help ease hot flashes in some women.
• Estrogen and progestin therapy - A combination is used if a woman still has her uterus to prevent uterine cancer.

Bioidentical hormones identical to what the body produces can also be used.

Renewal Center Menopause Clinic: Personalized Care

Our compassionate menopause hormone specialists take time to listen and understand your individual needs. We conduct needed testing to get to the root of your symptoms, then thoughtfully design treatment plans that may include:

• Hormone therapy - Bioidentical estrogen, progesterone or testosterone
• Lifestyle changes - Diet, exercise, stress reduction
• Alternative therapies - Acupuncture, supplements

We are a full-service menopause clinic providing ongoing care and support. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with one of the area's top holistic menopause doctors. We are here to develop a personalized plan to help you feel your best.