Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience as they age. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. This transition time can last several years as hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably.
The most common symptoms associated with menopause include:
There are also several health risks associated with low estrogen levels after menopause:
Hormone therapy can provide relief for symptoms that disrupt quality of life for menopausal women. The main goal is to supplement the body with doses of hormones that are no longer being produced at adequate levels.
Hormone therapy is very effective for reducing hot flash frequency by up to 90 percent.
Topical vaginal estrogen improves elasticity and moisture of vaginal tissues. This helps resolve symptoms of dryness, irritation, burning and discomfort.
Estrogen therapy slows down bone loss to help prevent fractures.
Hormone therapy can improve urinary tract and genital tract health to resolve incontinence and infections.
Estrogen stimulates collagen production to increase skin thickness and enhance elasticity.
Balancing hormone levels through replacement therapy is shown to ease anxiety and depressive thoughts.
Early initiation of hormone therapy may help delay memory loss and reduce dementia risk.
There are variety of hormone preparations that can be tailored to meet individual needs:
Hormone Harmony has extensive experience designing custom treatment plans for menopause management. Schedule a consultation today to explore all options.
Getting tested for hormone levels is the best way to identify deficiencies and determine if hormone therapy is warranted.
Recommended blood tests include:
Vaginal cytology testing also helps evaluate vaginal estrogen levels.
Local labs for testing in Pearland:
Hormone Harmony offers discounted lab testing to evaluate menopause status.
Studies show that practicing yoga can help relieve many symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems. The combination of gentle physical activity, meditation, and deep breathing has been found to be as effective as hormone therapy in reducing menopause symptoms without side effects.
The first step is having a thorough consultation with one of our hormone specialists at Hormone Harmony. They will:
Hormone Harmony individualizes care to enhance treatment outcomes.
Balancing hormones through replacement therapy works best alongside nutrition and lifestyle modifications.
Eat more phytoestrogen-rich foods:
Increase omega-3 fatty acids:
Manage emotional health through:
Physical activity helps control weight, elevates mood, and prevents bone loss.
Hormone Harmony has provided expert hormone therapy to Pearland residents for over 15 years. Our compassionate providers stay current on the latest medical research to bring patients the most cutting-edge and effective treatments.
We go beyond resolving bothersome symptoms by taking a holistic approach to balance hormones in a safe, personalized way. Our goal is to help patients thrive through the transition into menopause and beyond.
Contact us today to take charge of your menopausal health!
