Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of the reproductive years. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause, when hormone levels become irregular and start to decline. This transition typically occurs between the ages of 45-55.
As estrogen levels drop during perimenopause and menopause, women may experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and more. These symptoms can significantly impact quality of life. The good news is that safe and effective menopause treatment is available to help manage symptoms.
Wellness Hormone Clinic specializes in individualized menopause care to help women transition through this stage smoothly. We offer cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies, nutrition advice, lifestyle adjustments, and emotional support. Our exceptional menopause doctors and caring staff provide comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each woman's needs.
The decline of reproductive hormones that occurs with menopause can produce a variety of symptoms that often profoundly impact a woman's quality of life:
Hot flashes are sudden feelings of intense warmth in the upper body, often accompanied by profuse sweating and flushing of the skin. They result from decreases in estrogen. Night sweats are hot flashes occurring at night, often severely disrupting sleep. Up to 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause.
As estrogen levels fall, the vaginal tissue becomes drier, thinner, and more fragile. This can cause itching, irritation, pain during intercourse, and increased risk of infection. These intimate issues can also lower libido and strain relationships.
Shifting hormone levels, sleep issues, and life changes impacting self-image and sexuality can all negatively affect mood. Many women experience symptoms of depression and anxiety during the menopause transition. Support for emotional health is essential.
Research shows reproductive hormones help shape memory, learning, focus and concentration. As these hormones decline, many women have more difficulty recalling information, concentrating, or multitasking.
For most women, symptoms peak during perimenopause and can last for years after the final period. The frequency and severity varies widely between individuals - from mild to completely debilitating. Proper treatment can provide significant relief.
Hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen alone or combined with progestogen, is the most effective option for relieving troublesome hot flashes and night sweats. When administered appropriately based on each woman's risks and benefits, research shows hormone therapy is a safe and effective menopause treatment.
The benefits provided by HT include:
While older HT formulations were linked to some health risks like stroke and breast cancer, today's bioidentical hormones at lower doses are much safer. When started before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset, the benefits significantly outweigh potential risks for most women.
Hormone therapy is not right for everyone though. Women with a history of breast cancer, blood clots, liver issues, or other risk factors need to carefully consider if HT is appropriate. Our menopause specialists can best assess risks and expected benefits.
Studies show that maintaining an active lifestyle through menopause can be just as effective at managing symptoms as hormone therapy. Something as simple as 30 minutes of walking four times a week has been found to significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for many women going through menopause.
When hormone therapy is recommended, Wellness Hormone Clinic prescribes bioidentical hormones over synthetic formulations. Bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to the hormones naturally produced by the ovaries. Brand names include Estrace and Prometrium.
In contrast, synthetic hormones like Premarin have different chemical formations. Research indicates bioidentical hormones:
Our compounding pharmacy finely tunes combinations and doses of bioidenticals for each patient based on symptoms, hormone levels, risks, and treatment goals. The result is highly personalized, optimal HT.
While hormone therapy is very effective medical treatment for menopause symptoms, making certain lifestyle adjustments can also be beneficial:
Eating a nutritious diet is always important, but key nutrients may help manage specific menopause symptoms. For example, calcium and Vitamin D promote strong bones while antioxidants reduce hot flash severity for some women. Wellness Hormone Clinic nutrition experts provide personalized diet advice.
Being active and managing stress helps elevate mood, regulate hormones, aid sleep, and prevent weight gain. Our fitness coach helps craft realistic exercise plans. We also teach various stress reduction techniques.
Using topical vaginal products can relieve dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse without the risks of systemic hormones. Wellness Hormone Clinic gynecology team recommends professional grade moisturizers and lubricants.
While natural remedies may help cope with menopause changes, they cannot treat the underlying hormonal imbalance driving symptoms in the way HT medications do. Lifestyle approaches complement, but should not replace, bioidentical hormone therapy when indicated.
Wellness Hormone Clinic recognizes managing intense menopause symptoms while simultaneously coping with life changes can take an emotional toll. We provide compassionate mental health assistance.
Our mind-body specialists offer women:
Research confirms emotion-focused therapy significantly improves mood, anxiety, and ability to manage hot flashes and night sweats. Our comprehensive menopause care addresses mental health along with physical symptoms.
Wellness Hormone Clinic provides all-encompassing personalized care to support women through the menopause transition with grace and ease. Our exceptional menopause doctors and specialists have advanced training in the complexities of perimenopause and menopause.
We offer women:
Additionally, Wellness Hormone Clinic offers a number of other services beneficial for menopause care like sexual health assistance, weight management, treatment for hair loss or skin changes, bioidentical testosterone therapy for low libido or arousal issues, and more.
We also partner with high quality local businesses to refer patients to during treatment:
Conveniently located in Iselin, New Jersey, Wellness Hormone Clinic serves residents across Middlesex county and beyond. We accept most major insurance plans. Contact us today at to learn more or schedule a menopause consultation.
