What is Menopause Management?
Hormones play a very important role in vitality, as
- They effect lean body mass
- They effect mood
- They effect sexual function in males and females
They are also naturally protective for osteoporosis. There are theories that they are also protective against cardiac events as well as non-estrogen sensitive cancers.
What Do Menopause Management Services Entail?
Initial evaluation for symptoms (covered by insurance)
- Complete Packet with detailed Questionnaires
- Discussion to identify most distressing symptoms
Laboratory Studies (covered by insurance)
- To evaluate current hormone levels and make recommendations for treatment levels
Hormone Replacement Therapy begins (very few covered by insurance)
- Bioidentical Compounded Creams
- Bioidentical Pellet Therapy
Monitoring every 3-6 months (covered by insurance)
- Repeat laboratory studies
- Discussion of symptom reduction
What Are Benefits of Receiving Treatment?
- Taking your life back.
- Enjoying a new/old relationship with my partner
- Feeling energetic
Signs You May Need Menopause Management
Decreased Libido
- Little or no interest in sex or your partner.
Pre, Peri and Post-menopausal alterations in mood
- Irritability
- Lack of tolerance for others
- Depression
- Anxiety
Hot Flashes
- May initially begin in the evenings only
- May begin to occur after alcohol consumption
Fatigue
- Loss of energy
- Loss of desire in participating in activities
- Loss of desire to exercise
Weight gain, Inability to lose weight
Palpitations
- Abnormal or quickening heart rate
Thinning Hair
Painful sexual intercourse due to dryness and atrophy
How Is It Treated?
- Bioidentical Compounded Creams
- Bioidentical Pellet Therapy
- Estrogen/Progesterone Patches