Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. It is diagnosed after 12 months without a period. The average age of menopause is 51, but it can occur earlier due to surgery, chemotherapy, or genetics.
The transition into menopause, known as perimenopause, begins for most women in their late 40s. It is associated with fluctuating and eventually declining estrogen and progesterone levels. This leads to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep problems, and more.
During perimenopause and menopause, women may experience a variety of symptoms:
Over time, the estrogen deficiency of menopause can impact bone, heart, and brain health:
These risks further emphasize the importance of hormone treatment for menopausal women.
Hormone therapy can provide relief for bothersome menopause symptoms. With treatment, many women feel like themselves again.
The key hormones used are:
Additional benefits include:
Most women can take hormone therapy for relief of menopause symptoms for up to 5 years. Talk to your doctor about your personal timeline and options.
The Optimized Hormones clinic specializes in perimenopause and menopause care. Our menopause hormone specialists include endocrinologists focusing specifically on menopausal hormone therapy.
We perform thorough evaluations to understand your symptoms, health history, and needs. Then we work with you to create customized treatment plans which are carefully monitored for optimal safety and results.
At Optimized Hormones you'll find:
We understand the frustration of menopausal symptoms derailing your quality of life. Take back control with the compassionate, expert care of Optimized Hormones. Let's develop your personalized treatment plan to help you feel healthy, energetic, and confident again.
