Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstruation and fertility. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur anytime between the ages of 45-55.
Key signs and symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and more. These can range from mild to quite disruptive on a day-to-day basis. Hormone levels also decline during perimenopause and menopause, including estrogen and progesterone.
Getting properly diagnosed by a menopause practitioner is important, as many symptoms may have other causes as well. We offer blood tests and complete hormone panels to best understand what is happening on an individual basis.
Blood tests and saliva tests are options for checking hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and more. These help create customized treatment plans as needed.
Potential tests include:
Along with menopause-related symptoms, pay attention to:
Mood instability: Anxiety, irritability, depression Sleep disruptions: Insomnia, restless sleep, fatigue Weight/Body composition changes: Fat gain, muscle loss Sexual health: Low libido, painful sex Hot flashes/Night sweats Hair thinning/Loss
If these sound familiar, hormone issues may be a factor worth exploring further.
There are various treatment options available to provide relief:
Goals revolve around symptom relief while preserving and promoting good health. Customized treatment plans can:
A more positive, active lifestyle is achievable through properly balanced hormones.
Bioidentical hormones match our body’s natural hormones structurally and functionally. They are well-absorbed and utilized by the body, leading to excellent safety profiles.
Made from natural plant compounds, they are ideal for providing the exact hormones that tend to decline with aging. This includes progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and DHEA.
We provide cutting-edge options like bioidentical hormone pellet therapy for lasting relief. Pellets placed under the skin steadily release hormones as needed over several months.
We also offer thorough lifestyle guidance to complement hormone therapies:
Small changes lead to a more youthful vitality overall!
Our clinic was founded by Dr. Pat Jones, a board-certified menopause practitioner specializing in hormonal issues for over 20 years.
Her expertise includes:
She leads a team of nurse practitioners, nurses, and other staff to provide 5-star care to women in Midlothian and beyond.
We also collaborate with leading fitness centers, weight loss clinics, spas, and physical therapy centers. This includes Midlothian Yoga & Spa, Ideal Image Fitness, and Sereni-T MedSpa.
We offer exclusive advantages: - Cutting-edge treatment options - Individualized care and attention - Sensitivity to women’s issues - Flexible same-day appointments - Support navigating insurance questions - Evening/weekend appointment times
Our goal is always to educate, empower, and deliver solutions to embrace this new stage of life fully. We're here to help you thrive!
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If you’re experiencing menopause symptoms, our experts can help provide answers and relief.
We look forward to helping you feel your best again soon!
