Menopause

What is menopause?

Menopause is the phase after your final menstrual cycle. This natural part of aging is the official end of your childbearing years. It can happen at any age, but most women experience this transition between ages 45 and 55. Menopause can be difficult to navigate without the appropriate support and guidance.

With extensive experience in women’s health, Margaret offers personalized care to help you manage troublesome symptoms and feel more comfortable during this transition.

How do I know if I’ve started menopause?

Menopause begins when you haven’t had a period for 12 months in a row. This signals the end of your menstrual cycle and the start of menopause. 

Before that happens, you experience perimenopause, a transitional phase where you notice changes such as irregular periods, mood swings, or vaginal dryness. Other symptoms of menopause and perimenopause include:

• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Weight gain
• Low energy
• Decreased sex drive
• Dry skin
• Thinning hair

If you think you might be starting menopause, talk to Margaret about your symptoms. She can help confirm if you’re in menopause or perimenopause and offer support for any symptoms you have.

What are the treatments for menopause symptoms?

At Women’s Hormonal Health & Wellness, Margaret focuses on evidence-based treatments and FDA-approved therapies to relieve menopause symptoms. After a complete medical history review, one-on-one consultation, and bloodwork, she may recommend:

Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy helps restore hormonal balance by supplementing hormones like estrogen and progesterone. It eases menopause symptoms and improves overall comfort and quality of life. 

Margaret can tailor this treatment in various forms, such as pills, patches, creams, or gels, to suit your needs.

Lifestyle management

Margaret provides guidance on lifestyle changes that can ease menopause symptoms and improve your health. This may include creating an exercise plan suited to your needs to boost energy and mood or recommending stress-relief techniques to enhance your emotional well-being.

Nutrition therapy

Margaret can help you develop a nutrition plan that includes foods rich in calcium and vitamin D to support bone health and omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation. 

She may also suggest increasing your intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to boost energy and fiber levels, which can help manage weight changes.

Call Women’s Hormonal Health & Wellness today or schedule an appointment online to relieve menopause symptoms.