TREATMENT FOR MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS

WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?

Menopause, commonly referred to as “the change of life,” is when a woman no longer has a period. It is when a woman’s menstrual cycle begins to change until the year after she permanently has no a period. Menopause starts with perimenopause, which refers to the time when hormonal changes begin to take place. This many last for several months, or even years and brings about other changes to a woman’s body. Post menopause refers to the period after a woman has fully gone through the change of life. This is the natural effect of aging. On average, most women experience menopause around their 50th birthday. Menopause also marks the end of a woman’s ability to conceive children. While many women celebrate the end of their menstrual cycle, menopause also brings with it some common problems. These include:

• Hot Flashes
• Night Sweats
• Trouble Sleeping
• Mood Changes
• Irregular Bleeding
• Vaginal Dryness
• Mood Swings
• Low Libido

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IS MENOPAUSE NORMAL?

Yes. Every woman who lives long enough will eventually experience menopause. Menopause simply marks the end of a woman’s fertility. This happens when the woman no longer has viable eggs to conceive children. It is also marked with physical, emotional and hormonal changes. Although menopause is completely normal and natural, it can be uncomfortable for many women. Luckily, there are various ways a trained medical professional can help ease your symptoms during this time. Treatments include: lifestyle changes.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE?

Menopause can bring with it some troubling complications. These are mainly due to the decrease in estrogen production. They include:

• Vulvovaginal atrophy

• Urinary urgency

• Dysuria

• Frequent urinary tract infections and/or vaginitis

• Increased chance of cardiovascular disease

• Bone loss leading to osteoporosis

• Mood swings

• Difficulty sleeping

• Vaginal dryness and painful sex

CAN MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS BE TREATED?

Yes. We frequently help women who are in perimenopause or are postmenopausal. If you are suffering with menopausal symptoms, we help you with several aspects of your menopause complications. This includes simple lifestyle modifications to help ease your symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormones (pellets) and medication to help ease your symptoms. Frequently, simple changes to your routine, such as regular exercise will help. It has been proven to help with the symptoms of menopause. Relaxation techniques, such as yoga and meditation, can also be helpful to help you cope with your body’s physical and hormonal changes.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER TO TREAT MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS?

We offer a wide range of services for women who are entering into menopause:

• Vaginal Rejuvenation- helps treat vaginal dryness, recurring vaginal infections, vaginal looseness, urinary leakage, and painful sex

• Hormone Replacement Therapy- Bioidentical therapy in the form of pellets, patches and creams help treat hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disruption, vaginal dryness and low libido. They also help decrease the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

• Pelvic Floor Therapy Alternative- Our Kegel Chair strengthens the pelvic floor to improve urinary leakage.

• Improvement of Sexual Pleasure- Our Duo Machine treats female erectile dysfunction, making intimate moments more stimulating and pleasurable.

• Antiaging Treatments- We offer a variety of treatments to slow the signs of aging. These include the latest technology in plasma skin resurfacing, wrinkle relaxers and injectables, and painless hair restoration.

• Medical Grade Supplements- We offer a variety of supplements using the highest quality ingredients to help address the negative effects of menopause.

OVER-THE-COUNTER SUGGESTIONS FOR HOT FLASHES:

• Vitamin E 800IU daily

• Vitamin D 2000IU daily

• Chasteberry 100mg daily

• St. John’s wart 300-600mg daily (do not combine with antipsychotic or depression medications)

• Milk thistle

• Flower pollen (female, female, serelys)

• Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, and α-linolenic acid)

• Estroven and estrovera (rhubarb) reduce hot flashes, improve sleep quality, decrease irritability, and improve mood

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOT FLASHES

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods

• Layer clothes and wear looser fitting clothes

• Wear breathable fabric

• Keep the ambient house/car temperature low

• Sleep with a fan and/or by the window

• Keep a handheld fan in your purse

• Clinical hypnosis decreases the frequency and intensity of hot flashes

• Acupuncture with electrical stimulation (electro-acupuncture) decreases the frequency and intensity of hot flashes

• Lose weight - 5-10lbs makes a big difference

TIPS FOR OTHER MENOPAUSAL COMPLAINTS:

• Vaginal moisturizers (Replens) to improve vaginal dryness and irritation

• Coconut oil is a great lubricant for sex because it does not have irritating preservatives

• Exercise 30 min/day improves sleep quality, mood, and stress levels

• Avoid electronics (laptop, phone, TV, etc.) 30 minutes before bed helps you fall asleep

• Block all light from your room helps you stay asleep and improves your sleep quality

• Learn relaxation techniques to improve sleep quality and decrease stress

• Practice mediation and/or yoga