Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through as they age, marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. The years leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, is the time when women start experiencing changes in their menstrual cycles, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and other symptoms as their hormone levels begin to fluctuate and decline. While menopause is a normal part of life, it can come with unpleasant symptoms that may significantly impact quality of life. That's where hormone therapy can help provide relief.
At Harmony Hormone Clinic in Lincoln, NE, we specialize in individualized menopause treatment to help women thrive through this transition. Our compassionate providers listen to your concerns and tailor treatment plans to your specific needs and health history. We provide cutting-edge hormone therapies, including bioidentical hormones, to restore balance and provide symptom relief. Our goal is to empower women to feel their best during menopause and beyond.
The hormonal changes of menopause can wreak havoc on a woman's physical and emotional health. Some key benefits of seeking menopause treatment include:
Some risks are associated with hormone therapy, like breast tenderness, headaches, and spotting. But when prescribed at the lowest effective dose and early in menopause, hormone therapy is generally considered safe for most healthy women under age 60. Your Harmony Hormone Clinic provider will thoroughly evaluate your health and risk factors to determine if hormone therapy is appropriate for you.
Studies show that practicing yoga can help relieve many symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, insomnia, and anxiety. The combination of breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle poses helps reduce stress and promote relaxation. Yoga is a drug-free way for women to find relief during this transition.
At Harmony Hormone Clinic, we often recommend bioidentical hormone therapy as part of comprehensive menopause treatment. Bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to the hormones naturally made by the ovaries, which allows them to bind optimally to hormone receptors in the body. They are often derived from plant sources and custom-formulated in a compounding pharmacy.
Potential advantages of bioidentical hormones include:
The first step is to schedule a new patient appointment with a Harmony Hormone Clinic menopause specialist. We recommend women start exploring treatment options:
During your consultation, we will:
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The most common symptoms are hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, trouble sleeping, mood changes like irritability or anxiety, and difficulty focusing.
In the U.S., the average age is 51. But perimenopause usually starts in the 40s, while menopause can occur anywhere between 40-55 years old.
If your symptoms are frequent or severe enough to negatively impact your quality of life, it's a good idea to explore treatment options. We're happy to discuss the pros and cons at a consultation.
Main options include estrogen alone for women without a uterus, or estrogen plus progestin for those with a uterus to prevent overgrowth of the uterine lining. Both are available as pills, patches, gels, sprays, and more.
Many women only need hormone therapy for a few years during the transition of menopause. Discuss your individual timeline with your provider.Don't struggle through menopause alone - the providers at Harmony Hormone Clinic are here to help you thrive during this change! Call us today to schedule a consultation.
