Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 as the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
While some women transition through menopause with ease, over 75% experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe, which can significantly impact quality of life. Common menopausal symptoms include:
These symptoms can range from mild to debilitating for some women. They may come and go, with symptom-free stretches mixed with acute flare ups.
In addition to menopause symptoms impacting quality of life, the loss of estrogen long-term raises the risk for other serious health conditions including:
Getting assessed and pursuing treatment can help mitigate these long-term health risks.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) supplements the body with plant-based hormones that are molecularly identical to those the body produces. This helps restore optimal hormone levels to alleviate symptoms and promote long-term health.
Numerous studies confirm bioidentical hormones safely and effectively treat menopausal symptoms including:
In addition to symptom relief, balanced hormones enhance health over the long run by:
The longer women can maintain optimal hormones past menopause, the greater protection they have against age-related disease.
Successfully navigating menopause and hormonal changes encompasses diet and lifestyle factors along with medical care. Key elements include:
Getting baseline hormone tests is essential to uncover imbalances and determine need. Levels of key hormones like estradiol, progesterone and testosterone should be evaluated along leptin, cortisol, thyroid hormones and more. Testing may reveal suboptimal levels years before noticeable symptoms emerge.
Every woman has a unique hormone profile and response. An effective BHRT protocol is customized based on a woman's:
Adjustments along the way based on follow up testing and symptom response help further optimize therapy.
Hormone levels and health risks shift over time. Getting follow up assessments at least annually ensures hormone doses remain ideal. Testing also promptly catches any underlying issues to enhance long-term health.
We simplify and streamline testing, therapy adjustments and monitoring every step of the way.
Certain lifestyle measures complement hormone therapy including:
Our practitioners provide personalized diet and lifestyle guidance tailored to your needs for optimal wellbeing.
Hormone Harmony Clinic provides comprehensive care to Manhattan women throughout perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Our specialized clinic offers:
We simplify menopause care, while providing an optimal balance of safety, effectiveness and attentiveness. Our goal is helping you feel your best now and preserve health long into the future.
Getting care should be simple and hassle-free. Hormone Harmony Clinic offers:
Let us minimize the legwork so you can focus on health.
Hormones, symptoms and needs vary widely among women. We tailor care to your unique situation via:
You have direct access to your healthcare team for swift, individualized support.
We continuously incorporate proven new therapies including:
You benefit from the latest anti-aging advances tailored to your needs. Invest in yourself and your health.
Studies show that practicing yoga can help ease many of the symptoms associated with menopause. Specific poses help reduce hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, and muscle tension. Yoga's focus on breathing and mindfulness is also beneficial in coping with the changes that can come during this transitional life stage.
