Menopause symptoms may include:
If you are experiencing these menopause symptoms, I may recommend, after appropriate testing, that you start a program of hormone replacement therapy. Hormone replacement therapy involves replacing levels of estrogen and progesterone to relieve the symptoms of perimenopausal and menopausal women. HRT also helps prevent osteoporosis. Although HRT is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia, and vaginal dryness, as with many treatment regimens, there are side effects and potential risks which we will discuss. Traditionally women have only had the choice of using synthetic hormones for this treatment, now there are other options to help meet patients’ individual needs.
Bio-identical hormones are a natural alternative to synthetic hormones. Based on your hormone levels, we can customize plant-derived hormones to address your unique needs. Why would I use bio-identical hormones instead of synthetic hormones?
You may find that the synthetic hormones are not meeting your needs because they are only available in a certain form or dosage. Customization can occur in the form in which they are administered including: gels, creams, capsules, troches (a small lozenge), or sublingual drop. Customization can also occur in the dosage of the bio-identical hormones.
Although menopause is a natural passage, it is often difficult for many women to carry out their day-to-day responsibilities if the symptoms become too distressing. Our discussions will help confirm that the symptoms are related to menopause and rule out any other potential problems. One recommendation is to keep a journal of the symptoms, what seems to make them worse, and which symptoms are causing you the most distress. Because mood swings are often a part of menopause it is important to monitor how you feel and communicate as much as possible to me. In addition, I may also recommend ways of controlling environmental factors to help with specific symptoms, for example dressing in layers to help hot flashes and beginning an exercise program to assist with mood swings and weight gain.
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