MENOPAUSE
MENOPAUSE is medically defined as the time in which a woman ceases to menstruate for the duration of 12 months. Although the definition properly describes the event, the process can begin up to 10 years earlier and is called perimenopause.
PERIMENOPAUSE is defined by the hormonal changes that occur as the body transitions into menopause. During this time, the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone and testosterone. This explains that the side effects and symptoms can begin to affect a woman years before menopause actually begins.
SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE
Experts have defined a list of menopausal symptoms that may affect a woman as she approaches menopause. Not all women will experience every symptom. Symptoms of MENOPAUSE can be PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL and SEXUAL.
Physical
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Irregular period
- Headaches
- Breast tenderness
- Joint pain
- Digestive problems (indigestion, constipation, cramps)
- Burning mouth
- Gum problems
- Dry wrinkle skin
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
Physical
- Weight gain / difficulty losing weight
- Dizzy spells
- Bloating
- Brittle nails
- Allergies
- Irregular heart rate
- Body odor
- Osteoporosis
- Feeling cold
- Cold hands/feet
- Urinary problems (incontinence / infections)
Psychological
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Memory lapses
- Irritability
- Depression
- Panic disorder
Sexual
- Decreased Libido
- Vaginal dryness
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Experience has taught us that the best, easiest and most cost effective results are obtained with BioIdentical Estrogen and Testosterone Hormone Pellets. These are small rice size pellets inserted in the superficial fat layer just under the skin. Employed since the 1950’s and perfected by BIOTE which has performed close to two million pellet insertions.
In most cases Medical Insurance will cover the consultations and may cover the laboratory exams. Inexpensive cash pay labs are available in our office. The pellets are not covered by insurance and typically last about four months.
Some patients prefer to join our Female Monthly Membership Program which can cover the office visits and medications (BioIdentical Estrogen and Testosterone Hormone Pellets plus Progesterone when indicated). Only labs are excluded.
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