Menopause signals a transition in a woman's reproductive life, marking the end of menstrual cycles. The term refers to the point when 12 consecutive months have passed since the last menstrual period. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. This transitional timespan can last several years.
On average, most women experience menopause around the age of 51. However premature or early menopause affects about 1% of women before age 40.
Since estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and after menopause, women may experience mild to severe symptoms including:
The wide variety of menopausal symptoms can significantly impact one's personal life and health. Let's explore the options available to find relief.
For women struggling with difficult menopause symptoms, hormone therapy (HT) offers safe and effective solutions. There are few medical reasons to avoid hormone therapy these days. When started early, during perimenopause or within the first 5 years after menopause, hormone therapy provides significant benefits.
- HT is the most effective treatment option for relieving hot flashes and night sweats which disrupt sleep. With regulated hormone levels, most women find quick relief from these common issues.
Along with symptom relief, HT Guards women against various age-related diseases later in life such as:
By regulating hormones, many women report feeling healthier, happier, more energetic and youthful during and after menopause. Restoring one's vitality and confidence leads to an improved quality of life.
There are a variety of delivery methods and hormone options for individualizing treatment. Let's outline the basics.
There are synthetic or bioidentical variations of these primary hormones used.
With many proven options available, the trick becomes finding your optimal hormone therapy plan for the best possible results.
At Vital Hormones Clinic in Dania Beach, patients benefit from our specialized expertise in menopausal treatment:
Our menopause experts offer combined decades of experience specializing in menopause treatment including complex cases.
We educate and empower patients to make the most informed decisions about their treatment plan.
Vital Hormones Clinic provides only high quality bioidentical hormones expertly compounded in our own lab for unparalleled safety and potency.
While hormone therapy is often used to treat menopausal symptoms, some research suggests that yoga, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive behavioral therapy can also effectively reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes in menopausal women without the risks of long-term hormone use. These non-drug therapies may provide women seeking relief during menopause with safer alternatives worth exploring.
Being attuned to your body can help detect hormonal decline sooner rather than later. Common perimenopausal symptoms serve to indicate falling estrogen levels typically starting for women in their 40's.
Without treatment, worsening issues can significantly disrupt work performance, relationships and overall wellbeing for the next 30 or more years. Don't resign yourself to enduring menopausal struggles needlessly.
Addressing hormone deficiency proactively ensures treatment works best before you lose too much ground. Starting therapy during perimenopause provides ideal protection before the onset of actual menopause.
Premature intervention often prevents symptoms from escalating which are harder reverse once firmly established. With vigilant monitoring and proper treatment, many women transition through perimenopause smoothly without major disruptions.
Left untreated, the estrogen deficit allows progressive damage to escalate across body systems increasing future health risks.
By regulating hormones early, women safeguard against accelerated aging processes promoting longevity. Don't wait until you have full blown issues. Schedule an evaluation at the first signs of hormonal imbalance.
The Vital Hormones Clinic and lab in Dania Beach offers a convenient hometown option for comprehensive menopause treatment including:
Knowledgeable Expertise - Our experienced practitioners stay abreast of the latest advancements in women's hormones and age management therapies. Ongoing training keeps our staff highly skilled to meet each patient's needs.
Personalized Care - We carefully evaluate your unique health profile and risk factors before designing a customized treatment plan tailored to your individual hormonal status and lifestyle goals.
Continuous Monitoring - Follow-up testing allows making timely adjustments so your regimen remains optimized as you progress through menopause's transitional phases.
Compounded Hormones - Our onsite lab uses only the highest quality bioidentical hormones expertly formulated to specified strengths for your treatment plan's requirements.
Holistic Guidance - Our counseling addresses nutrition, fitness, stress reduction and other lifestyle factors that can influence your hormone therapy results and overall health during midlife and beyond.
Convenient Local Access - We offer flexible weekday, evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule. Contact us today to book your initial menopause evaluation!
While undergoing treatment, patients can take advantage of Dania Beach's pleasant climate and available health resources.
We recommend getting baseline hormone tests done locally at Quality Labs or checking out maintenance tips at the Dania Beach Library's health seminars.
For refreshing walks, try the beachside John U Lloyd State Park. Improving cardio fitness helps manage menopausal weight gain so consider joining Dania Beach FitLife Center which offers special women's Zumba classes.
When stressed, visit the new Serenity Spot Day Spa for relaxing massages and facials. Their eucalyptus steam rooms may help minimize hot flashes!
Dania Beach offers the means to nourish mind, body and spirit for rounding out your hormone therapy successes.
