Menopause is a natural transition that typically occurs between the ages of 45-55 when a woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This leads to the end of menstruation and fertility.
The time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause. This transitional stage can last several years with fluctuating and declining hormone levels causing a variety symptoms.
Perimenopausal and menopausal women may experience mild to severe symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life. Seeking treatment can provide relief.
Hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen alone or combined with progestin, has been well-studied for the treatment of menopause symptoms. When initiated close to menopause onset, HT is considered the most effective approach for:
There are various FDA-approved options for hormone therapy, including pills, skin patches, gels, vaginal creams, rings, and suppositories. The route of administration, dosing, and specific medication can be tailored to meet each woman's needs.
Factors like age, health history, and personal preferences help guide individualized treatment plans.
Used alone in women who've had a hysterectomy. Available as pills, patches, gels and rings.
Estrogen combined with progestin in women with a uterus to prevent cancer risk. Many combinations and doses.
Compounded, plant-based hormone medication matched to natural estrogen, progesterone and/or testosterone levels.
The first step is having your hormone levels tested to identify any imbalances or deficiencies. Our clinics offer comprehensive panels to measure reproductive hormones along with thyroid, cortisol and other markers.
The correct interpretation of lab results is key to determining the best treatment options. Our physicians have specialized training in functional and regenerative medicine with an emphasis on hormone optimization, thyroid health and the unique needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women.
We take an integrative approach focused on each woman as a whole, complex individual. Treatment plans are tailored to target symptoms, prevent disease, slow aging and enhance quality of life during the menopausal transition and beyond.
Recommendations often include customized bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition and lifestyle changes as well as prescription medications, supplements or stress reduction techniques when needed. Follow up testing helps monitor progress and adjust care as needed.
Navigating menopause and hormone changes presents complex challenges for many women. The detrimental impact of symptoms combined with increased risks for heart disease, osteoporosis, and other conditions make this a crucial time for proactive treatment.
Many physicians lack advanced training to address the intricate balance of hormones through this transition. Failing to measure and interpret key lab markers means missed opportunities to reduce symptoms and future disease.
Our clinics offer science-based, individualized care that is difficult to find elsewhere. We stay current on the latest research and apply evidence-based approaches.
Most importantly, we listen with empathy and compassion. We understand this profoundly impacts physical, mental and emotional wellbeing so we personalize care to each woman's needs.
Hormone Harmony founder, Dr. Jane Smith*, is a national thought-leader and trailblazer in optimizing women's health through integrative medicine. With over 25 years specializing in hormone therapy, she leads a team of like-minded practitioners all dedicated to supporting women through menopause.
Our physicians complete hundreds of hours in functional, regenerative and anti-aging techniques to complement traditional primary care. This enables a deeper understanding for preventing disease and alleviating symptoms.
Many clinics rush patient visits, relying on a narrow focus and lack of time to fully address women's hormones. We allow enough time to prevent this assembly line approach. Our team review labs thoroughly and thinks outside the box to uncover root causes when other treatments fail. We coordinate care with other specialists, therapists or nutritionists as needed.
Unlike many alternative practices, we participate with most plans. This saves patients considerable expense for long term treatment costs. Those with policies that do not include our services may still receive discounted fees.
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