Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience as they age. It refers to the point when menstrual periods stop permanently and fertility ends. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During this transition time, hormone levels fluctuate and start to decline.
On average, women reach menopause around age 51. But it can happen earlier or later. The age at which you experience menopause is largely based on genetics.
Menopause symptoms vary from woman to woman. They range from mild to quite disruptive. Symptoms are a result of shifting hormone levels. The most common signs include:
The onset of these symptoms varies from woman to woman. They can develop gradually over several months or years, or may have a rapid onset. Symptoms often come and go. Some women only have occasional mild hot flashes. For others, symptoms severely impact quality of life.
Perimenopause starts several years before menopause. Cycle changes like skipped periods may begin. Symptoms tend to worsen as estrogen levels decline. After menopause, some symptoms gradually improve. But they can persist for many years without treatment.
Treatment isn't needed to get through menopause. It's a natural transition. But relief may be necessary if symptoms disrupt sleep, work or relationships. There are effective solutions available. Leaving troubling symptoms untreated can negatively impact quality of life.
There are also key health reasons to consider treatment:
In summary, seeking treatment provides symptom relief to improve quality of life after menopause. It also helps safeguard long term health. We encourage women not to delay if they have symptoms negatively impacting day to day life.
Hormone therapy (HT) replaces hormones that decline during perimenopause and menopause. The main treatment involves carefully dosing the hormones estrogen and progestin. There are a few delivery methods:
Doctors may suggest combining a few methods like systemic estrogen a vaginal estrogen cream based on a woman's symptoms and health profile. The goal is to find the most effective routine with the lowest appropriate doses.
We carefully tailor hormone therapy to each woman's needs at Optimal Hormone Wellness Center. Keep reading to learn about the custom plans we create after a comprehensive evaluation.
The first step at Optimal Hormone Wellness Center Menopause Clinic is meeting with one of our menopause specialists for a thorough wellness evaluation. We take time to:
Hormone tests are crucial because they show us:
After your lab panel is complete, we carefully analyze the results and hormone balance data. Then we call you in for a full treatment consultation.
Many women going through menopause find relief from symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT helps women identify and change negative thought patterns related to menopause, improving their ability to cope with changes during this transition.
With a comprehensive understanding of your hormone balance and overall health, our practitioners put together a tailored treatment plan just for you.
After listening closely to your needs and goals, we custom design an integrated plan that fits your lifestyle. Treatment options may include:
Bioidentical HRT can relieve hot flashes/night sweats, vaginal dryness, bone loss and other symptoms. With BHRT we match hormones closely to what your body produces. This helps optimize absorption and benefits.
At Optimal Hormone Wellness Center we specialize in natural compounded bioidentical hormones tailored to your individual needs with:
Pills, creams, gels and pellet implants are options for systemic delivery. We also offer very low-dose customized vaginal bioidentical creams/tablets.
We often suggest complementary nutraceuticals (supplements made from food sources) alongside bioidentical HRT to further support wellness and hormone balance. These may help:
Our practitioners stay up to date on the latest clinical research to select effective formulations. We provide guidance so you understand what each nutrient does and why we recommend it.
Good nutrition and regular activity are vital for managing menopausal symptoms. We offer customized dietary and lifestyle guidance to help you:
This includes easy to follow meal plans and tips for staying active that work with your routine. We also provide emotional health and mindfulness resources. Our goal is to empower you to make sustainable changes that complement your treatment plan.
We closely track your hormone levels and symptoms over time to ensure your treatment plan stays optimized. Follow up tests allow us to make adjustments as needed to help you feel your best through menopause and beyond.
We also offer compassionate support so you don't have to feel alone navigating this transition. Our practitioners truly listen and seek to understand your individual needs. We work together as partners to relieve your symptoms and safeguard health.
Relieving unpleasant menopause symptoms significantly improves quality of life for most women. Research also demonstrates bioidentical HRT and restored hormone balance provides these added midlife health benefits:
Better mood - Estrogen helps regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin that stabilize mood and emotions. BHRT often lifts feelings of anxiety, irritability and sadness.
Healthy cognition - Estrogen promotes better memory, focus and mental clarity. BHRT sustains cognitive skills as women age.
Cardiovascular support - Balancing hormones protects heart health by reducing inflammation and high cholesterol. This lowers risks for heart disease.
Sustained calorie burn - Properly balanced estrogen in midlife helps maintain more muscle mass. This sustains greater calorie and fat burn overall.
Reduced diabetes risk - Optimal estrogen levels help stabilize blood sugar and sustain insulin sensitivity after menopause. This promotes healthy glucose metabolism.
Gut microbiome protection - Estrogen helps maintain microbial diversity in the digestive system as women age. This supports greater gut-immune health.
Body confidence - Relieving difficult menopausal symptoms helps women feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies.
Healthy sexuality - Improving vaginal dryness/elasticity helps reduce discomfort during sex. Many women also report increased arousal/desire from balanced hormones.
As you can see, properly restoring estrogen/progesterone levels provides many benefits beyond just relieving hot flashes and night sweats. We help women sustain total body health in midlife.
We founded Optimal Hormone Wellness Center to offer women compassionate, personalized support through menopause and midlife. Our experienced practitioners integrate the latest scientific data with a functional medicine approach. We specialize in natural, bioidentical hormone therapy custom designed just for you.
What makes our clinic unique:
Holistic care - We consider the whole woman - body, mind and lifestyle factors. Our integrated plans meet all your wellness needs.
Precision testing - We use advanced medical tests to analyze hormone balance in detail before making treatment decisions. No guessing!
Custom bioidentical HRT - Compounded prescriptions match your individual hormone needs precisely.
Menopause specialty - As leaders in women's health, we stay current on the latest menopause research and best practices.
Local guidance - We understand living in Coconut Creek. We suggest realistic lifestyle adjustments and connect you with helpful community resources.
Caring support - You receive focused time and understanding from our staff. We ease uncertainty and empower you to feel your best.
Convenience - Our onsite full testing lab and pharmacy avoids referrals. We simplify the process.
Ongoing fine tuning - Follow up tests allow us to quickly adjust your treatment plan if needed until symptoms resolve and hormones rebalance.
Free seminars - We host regular educational seminars and social hours for sharing support.
We sincerely care and take time to develop trusted relationships with our patients. As local residents ourselves, we understand the challenges this transition brings. Let us help guide you.
Does hormone therapy sound like the right choice? We offer comprehensive new patient evaluations to get started. Located in the heart of Coconut Creek, free parking is available at our clinic.
We look forward to helping you relieve frustrating symptoms so you can continue thriving in midlife!
