Menopause signals a natural transition in a woman's life, marking the end of fertility. It is diagnosed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. The average age of menopause onset is 51, but it can occur earlier or later for some women.
The transition into menopause, known as perimenopause, is associated with fluctuating and eventually declining estrogen levels. This often manifests through symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, trouble sleeping, and mood changes. After menopause sets in, symptoms may persist for years due to the body's continual process of hormonal adjustment.
At Vital Hormones Clinic, we specialize in effectively treating menopause through customized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protocols. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff aims to help women understand what to expect during menopause while creating individualized treatment plans as needed.
We begin by using advanced diagnostic testing to analyze a woman's hormone levels, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol and more. This helps us pinpoint imbalances contributing to troublesome symptoms. We test hormone levels through blood draws.
Armed with diagnostic testing results, our clinicians map out a treatment plan catered to the patient's unique hormonal profile and health goals. This commonly involves HRT consisting of FDA-approved bioidentical hormones to replenish estrogen, progesterone and/or testosterone at optimized levels.
We closely track patient progress through follow-up appointments and lab testing every 3-6 months. This allows us to adjust HRT dosing to keep hormones balanced. Most women begin feeling relief within 1-2 months.
In addition to HRT, we offer holistic support services to help ease menopausal symptoms, including:
The goal is to help women thrive through menopause toward the vibrant chapter ahead! We're here to listen and develop solutions.
It's important for women to seek treatment at the first signs of perimenopause for several key reasons:
Despite the clear benefits of treatment, only an estimated 10% of menopausal women receive HRT. Many endure frustrating symptoms believing it's something to grit through. But suffering is optional. Take control with properly managed hormone therapy!
Vital Hormones Clinic empowers women with solutions to thrive through menopause. Contact us today to ask questions and get started!
What sets Vital Hormones Clinic apart is our dedication to precision fine-tuned care with advanced diagnostics and strictly regulated bioidentical hormones. As a women's health and hormone specialty clinic located right here in Niagara Falls, we intimately understand the health needs faced by local women and the seasonal climate factors.
Our close-knit team offers customized guidance every step of the way including:
We simplify the process so you can focus on feeling your best. Contact us to schedule a consultation and lab testing to get started. Our caring staff is ready to help!
Many women going through menopause find relief from symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques such as paced breathing and mindfulness meditation. These non-pharmacological approaches can be as effective as hormone therapy in some cases, without side effects.
A: We often recommend patients begin therapy in early spring (March-May) leading into summer. This allows the body to adjust to optimal hormone levels before the region's hot and humid summer weather exacerbates menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. The climate is also ideal in fall (September-November).
A: We offer comprehensive lab testing right here at Vital Hormones Clinic, making it convenient to get established as a new patient. We also accept recent lab results from Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp or tests ordered by your primary care physician.
A: Regular exercise, a nutritious anti-inflammatory diet, stress-reduction practices like yoga/meditation, vaginal moisturizers/lubricants, staying sexually active, avoiding triggers like caffeine/alcohol/spicy foods, and sleeping 7-9 hours per night. Building these habits supports treatment results. ConclusionWe encourage you to contact Vital Hormones Clinic or your physician if you are experiencing menopause symptoms disrupting your quality of life. Our caring staff can guide you through advanced testing, developing an HRT protocol catered to your needs, and crafting a holistic wellness plan so you can feel your best through midlife changes and beyond. Take the first step and give us a call today!
