Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life when her period stops permanently and she no longer can become pregnant naturally. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During perimenopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones fluctuate irregularly, causing symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and mood changes.
The average age for menopause is 51, but it can happen from 40s to mid-50s. Every woman's experience is different. With care and support from loved ones and doctors, women can manage symptoms and embrace this new phase of life.
Some early signs of perimenopause and menopause include:
Later in menopause, symptoms may include:
Treatment can relieve symptoms and reduce long-term health risks. Tracking cycles and symptoms helps identify changes. Open communication with a doctor ensures optimal health during the menopausal transition.
Estrogen helps protect bone, heart, and brain health. As it declines in menopause, women become vulnerable to:
Proper treatment can reduce these risks and ensure health and vitality through the senior years.
Beyond physical health, estrogen loss affects Quality of life. Hot flashes, vaginal discomfort, low libido, and sleep troubles significantly impact daily comfort.
With individualized treatment, most symptoms can be effectively managed. Women can continue enjoying intimacy with partners and favorite activities like exercise. Well-managed menopause care helps women feel their best during this change.
Doctors personalize combinations and doses to suit each woman's needs and health profile. Treatment plans should be reevaluated yearly as hormones and needs continue changing.
Healthy lifestyle choices complement hormone therapy:
Small daily efforts promote health during menopause and beyond.
Our Vitality Hormone Clinic physicians have collaborations with high quality local providers to further support menopause patients:
Fitness centers like the Ladies Workout Club, Sun Gym, and Lady Lifters Gym offer special programs for menopausal women. Their trainers understand common needs during this transition. Group classes provide motivation and community.
Spas and salons like the Beaumont Spa Retreat, La Femme Salon, and Beau Monde Aesthetics pamper women managing menopausal skin, hair, or weight changes. Their services and products restore beauty, youth, and confidence.
Mental health counselors like Dr. Jane Appleton, Dr. Tina Mayer, and William Stewart, LCSW help women adjust to life changes, shifting roles, and identity during menopause. Support groups led by counselors also provide community.
The Vitality Hormone Clinic brings over 50 years combined experience caring for menopausal women. Our endocrinologists and obstetrician-gynecologists stay current on the latest research and therapies.
We understand each woman needs personalized care based on her health, symptoms, preferences, and stage of menopause. Compassionate listening helps us understand patients’ experiences and needs. Our goal is for every woman to feel heard, understood, and supported.
Thorough assessments inform treatment plans:
We help women make sense of fluctuating lab numbers and confusing symptoms. Accurate interpretation of complex hormone changes is our specialty.
Our expert physicians discuss pros and cons of all therapy options to create individualized plans, including:
We simplify and support the treatment journey with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Studies show that practicing yoga can help reduce troublesome menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep issues. The combination of gentle movement, breathing exercises, and meditation helps balance hormones and makes yoga an accessible way for middle-aged women to care for their bodies during this transition.
Vitality Hormone Clinic also helps men undergoing andropause, the gradual testosterone decline associated with male aging. Signs may include:
Testosterone therapy under medical supervision can effectively and safely treat low testosterone (low T) to help men feel healthy and vibrant at any age.
We offer men state-of-the-art diagnostics, custom treatment plans, lifestyle optimization, and ongoing monitoring. Our goal is restoring peak performance and quality of life.
We invite all men and women seeking compassionate hormone and menopause care to schedule a consultation at Vitality Hormone Clinic.
Our Beaumont office provides luxury amenities in a private, peaceful setting. We look forward to meeting you and learning your personal health story. Together we'll craft a treatment plan for your next vibrant chapter of life.
