Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstruation and fertility. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur anytime between the ages of 40-55. As estrogen levels decline leading up to menopause, women may experience various symptoms including:
While some women transition through menopause without troublesome symptoms, over 75% have moderate to severe symptoms lasting around 7 years from first signs to postmenopause. Getting an accurate menopause diagnosis is important to determine the best treatment options.
Untreated menopausal symptoms and hormone changes can negatively impact long-term health:
Finding an experienced menopause specialist to diagnose hormone deficiency and provide timely menopause treatment can prevent these complications.
Located in Livingston, Hormone Harmony Clinic provides specialized care for women transitioning through perimenopause and postmenopause. Our compassionate doctors specializing in menopause offer evidence-based solutions to alleviate symptoms and optimize health during this change.
We take time to understand your unique situation through:
This enables us to create a customized treatment plan to meet your needs and goals.
Hormone therapy can effectively treat menopausal symptoms when menopause treatment is properly managed under medical supervision. We provide bioidentical and FDA-approved options.
Made from plant sources to match human hormones, bioidentical HRT helps supplement declining estrogen, progesterone and/or testosterone levels. With fewer side effects than traditional HRT, it's available in pills, patches, gels and pellets.
Benefits: - Relief from hot flashes, night sweats - Less vaginal dryness and discomfort - Improved mood, energy and sleep - Bone protection - Lower risk of osteoporosis and heart disease
These regulated hormone medications include pills, patches, gels, vaginal creams and an intrauterine device to boost estrogen levels. We can discuss combinations with progestin to protect the uterus.
Benefits: - Relief of hot flashes - Vaginal symptom improvement - Slowed bone loss - Lower fracture risk
We provide dietary and exercise counselling alongside hormone therapy to help manage menopausal symptoms.
Healthy lifestyle choices include:
Improving lifestyle factors can enhance quality of life during menopause while reducing heart disease and osteoporosis risks long-term.
Many women going through menopause find that magnesium supplements can help reduce uncomfortable symptoms. Magnesium plays a role in regulating body temperature and improving sleep, both of which can provide relief for common menopausal issues like hot flashes and night sweats. Adding magnesium-rich foods or a supplement may support women through this transition.
We guide patients to trusted local businesses that enrich health during hormone therapy:
Connecting with our partners promotes a positive experience in Livingston while prioritizing self-care.
If you're struggling through menopause, contact Hormone Harmony Clinic today to see our compassionate menopause specialists. Getting an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment provides solutions tailored to your needs so you can feel your best. We're here to listen and develop an individualized plan to navigate this transition smoothly.
