Natural Bioidentical Hormonal Treatments for Common Perimenopause / Menopause Symptoms

The North American Menopause Society states – "Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and genitourinary syndrome of menopause and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture"

Menopausal Hormonal treatments for common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep changes, mood swings, fatigue, brain fog and irregular periods, can help you reclaim your life. Menopausal hormone therapy containing estrogen and progesterones is bioidentical and natural - made from plants.

FDA approved therapy includes patches, sprays, gels, tablets, capsules and rings and are sent to a pharmacy of your choice. Most women report feeling improvement in symptoms after just 1-2 weeks of therapy.

Synthetic Hormone Therapy for Perimenopause / Menopause Symptoms

Recommended for women who desire hormone therapy to treat their menopause symptoms but have an allergy or intolerance to bioidentical natural treatments. Synthetic hormone treatments are also available for women who have not yet gone 1 full year without a period and are in need of preventing pregnancy while treating their symptoms.

You can find relief of your menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep changes, mood swings, fatigue, brain fog and irregular period in as soon as 1-2 weeks. FDA approved treatments containing estrogens and progestins include patches and tablets.

The North American Menopause Society states – "Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and genitourinary syndrome of menopause and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture"

Non-Hormonal Treatment Options for Perimenopause / Menopause Symptoms

Non-hormonal treatment options are recommended for women who can't or desire not to use hormone therapy. Many antidepressants can help improve hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression and irritability that accompany your perimenopause/menopause hormone fluctuations.

Other medications that are used to treat blood pressure and bladder spasms can also help. Your menopause specialist will help you determine which solutions are best for you.

Decreased Libido / Sex Drive

If your lack of sex drive has got you frustrated, you're not alone. Approximately one third of women complain of a decreased sex drive with symptoms worsening in perimenopause / menopause. Our menopause specialists will help you determine the best treatments that help you reclaim your mojo.

Vaginal Dryness, Painful Sex, Urinary Symptoms Treatment

The term Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a collection of symptoms and signs caused by the decreased estrogen found in menopause. Symptoms can affect your labia majora/minora (the lips) , clitoris, vaginal opening, vagina, urethra, and bladder and include:

• sexual symptoms (pain with intercourse, lack of lubrication, decreased arousal)

• urinary symptoms (urinary frequency, urinary urgency and frequent urinary tract infections)

Menopausal hormone therapy with estrogens made to target the tissues below your belt are safe, effective and can dramatically improve both your quality of life and sex life! Treatments come in the form of creams, rings, tablets and inserts.

Hair Loss

Androgenic alopecia (Female Pattern Hair Loss) affects over 30 million women in the United States. The hormonal imbalance in perimenopause and menopause can cause hair loss at midlife that continues beyond menopause. Evaluating your hormone health and laboratory testing for nutritional deficiencies will help your menopause specialist recommend treatments that can help you regrow your hair and prevent further loss.

Fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation - Aging Skin

We can't turn back time but we can slow it down when it comes to aging skin and luscious lashes. Enjoy fresher, plumper skin at any age. When your over the counter products are just not enough, more potent topical retinoids exfoliate your skin and increase collagen production, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles where eyelash treatments will help you regrow eyelashes worth batting.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Sudden pain with urination, frequent urination and the urge to go are a real pain! Changes to the tissues in your bladder and urethra in perimenopause and menopause can increase the frequency of UTIs. The North American Menopause Society even gave those changes a fancy name - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause.

UTI visits at MyMenopauseRx not only offer you quick, effective and convenient treatment for your UTI symptoms, they include how to prevent them in the future. Since menopause symptoms can mimic a UTI, we often recommend a urine culture. Treatment is required for an antibiotic prescription. You can self order a urine culture right from our lab page prior to your visit to be performed at Quest Diagnostics. Quest has nationwide locations and no appointment is necessary.

Herpes

If you have a known history of herpes, getting treatment for sudden soreness and discomfort is now easy! New to the dating world in menopause? Protect your partners with suppressive treatment. Protect yourself with herpes blood testing. We have what you need.

Hypothyroid

Underactive thyroid is common in women, especially at midlife and beyond. Underactive thyroid often mimics the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Our menopause specialists prescribe levothyroxine. A recent TSH level (within the past 4 weeks) is required to obtain a prescription. You can self-order a TSH level to be performed at Quest Diagnostics, right from our lab page prior to your visit. Quest Diagnostics has nationwide locations and no appointment is necessary.