Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstrual cycles and fertility. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause, where hormone levels become irregular but periods may still occur. On average, women reach menopause around age 51, but it can occur anywhere from 40-55 years old.
During menopause, the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This leads to changes throughout the body, as these hormones affect many tissues and processes. While menopause is a normal part of aging, it brings physical and emotional symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life if left untreated. Some of the most bothersome issues include:
Many womendo not realize that menopausal symptoms can be treated through various hormone replacement therapies. While menopause itself cannot be reversed or avoided, well-timed medical treatment makes a tremendous difference in reducing discomforts and health risks associated with changing hormones.
Getting a proper evaluation and starting treatment helps women regain quality of life and avoid long term consequences of hormone deficiency. It improves menopause symptoms, stabilizes moods, protects heart health, preserves bone strength, maintains healthy appearance of hair and skin, sustains interest in intimacy, and prevents issues like urinary incontinence from progressing.
Timing matters greatly - women benefit from beginning treatment during perimenopause or early in menopause transition. So if you are in your 40's with cycle or symptom changes, do not delay. Apart from symptom relief, research shows early intervention provides better cardiovascular and neurological protection long-term.
Brief trial withdrawal can confirm if treatment is still needed. But in most cases, continuing therapy for 5-10 years until natural menopause age offers optimal health results. Our clinic's expertise identifies appropriate therapies for each woman's changing needs during this transition and beyond.
There are various treatment options that add back or mimic decreasing hormones. The most commonly prescribed therapies are:
Holistic approaches like nutrition, mind-body practices and certain supplements provide additional relief for some women. Our practitioners personalize combination plans with medical therapies as the foundation forRESULTS.
Balance Hormone Clinic specializes in gender-specific hormone treatments for women and men of all ages.Our exceptional patient care includes:
Our clinic offers Cabot residents struggling with perimenopause and menopause an attentive partner for health optimization during this pivotal life transition. As local specialists in hormonal wellness, patients benefit from our:
We aim to help every woman thrive before, during and beyond menopause. Contact us today to discuss your symptoms and solutions!
Studies show that practicing yoga can help alleviate many of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause. Simple yoga poses that focus on breathing, relaxation, and gentle stretching can ease hot flashes, mood swings, sleep troubles, and joint pain without the need for hormonal therapies or medications in many women.
Alongside medical treatment, certain lifestyle measures can help ease menopausal symptoms and maintain health during hormone changes. Our clinicians provide tailored suggestions on:
Balance Hormone Clinic also connects patients with complementary providers in the area offering services like acupuncture, fitness training, counseling and medical massage.
Cabot offers wonderful parks, walking trails, shops and eateries. Patients can enjoy browsing the boutiques downtown, discovering new cuisines, or strolling along the riverwalk. We recommend these particular wellness spots during hormone therapy:
This tranquil facility has specialists for yoga, tai chi, massage, counseling, naturopathy and more.
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