Menopause signals a natural transition in a woman's life, marking the end of menstruation and fertility. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur earlier or later.
Symptoms typically develop months or years before periods end, during the transition stage called perimenopause. They arise from hormonal fluctuations and declines. Knowing what to expect can help women seek timely treatment and cope better.
Symptoms are often more severe in those with early menopause or surgical menopause after ovary removal. Genetics and lifestyle choices also play a role.
Typical symptoms include:
If left untreated, the long-term health risks may include:
For most women, the benefits of hormone therapy often outweigh potential risks, especially around the time of menopause. When initiated before too long, it can help resolve symptoms and prevent long term issues.
Key benefits include:
Estrogen therapy, with or without progestogen:
Estrogen plus progestogen helps:
There are two main types of approved menopausal hormone therapy:
Additional aspects:
Risks are often age or individual dependent and carefully considered before starting. Most can be well managed under medical supervision.
The decision to start hormone therapy is highly individualized, balancing risks vs benefits. Not every woman needs treatment. Considerations include:
If hormone therapy is advised after the evaluation, the regimen is customized for the individual based on:
Monitoring is essential to achieve optimal benefits and watch for any side effects with long term use. Follow up blood tests, health evaluations, and dosage adjustments may be undertaken.
One surprising alternative therapy for managing menopause symptoms is hypnotherapy. Several studies have found hypnotherapy can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats. It's thought to work by directly lowering stress responses which aggravate menopause symptoms. More research is still needed, but it shows promise as an alternative to traditional hormonal therapies.
Balance Hormone Clinic Menopause Center in Port Ewen offers women customized and caring treatment for all stages of reproductive aging.
With holistic protocols tailored to the person's needs, we help women navigate menopause transitions more smoothly and improve wellbeing.
We collaborate with each woman to develop an individualized treatment plan using the safest, most effective options for her situation.
Port Ewen offers scenic trails, yoga studios, community centers and more to support positive lifestyle changes during menopause treatment:
Balance Hormone Clinic also advises women make lifelong healthy choices during and beyond menopause: nutritious diets, regular exercise, stress relief practices, quality social connections, and positive outlooks. Our providers can suggest nutritional, fitness or mental health referrals to complement hormone therapy.
We invite you to explore Balance Hormone Clinic for your menopause management in the beauty and calm of Port Ewen. Our faculty aims to guide each woman through this transition with individualized treatment, sound advice and compassion.
