Written by Mark Williams - February 04, 2023
Menopause is a natural transition that women experience around midlife. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being 51 in the United States. Many women have heard of menopause but don’t really understand what it is and why they should seek medical help if they are going through it.
The most common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, and difficulty sleeping. These symptoms can range from mild to moderate to severe; some women will not experience any noticeable symptoms at all.
It’s important to know that these symptoms can be managed effectively with the help of a qualified endocrinologist, who specializes in hormone-related conditions like menopause. An endocrinologist can provide treatment options for managing your menopausal symptoms and help you find ways to reduce the risk of developing complications associated with menopause such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
If you suspect that you may be experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms then it’s best to consult with an endocrinologist right away. This is especially true if you’re having any troublesome symptoms or are worried about long-term health risks associated with menopause. An endocrinologist will be able to assess your individual situation and provide advice on how best to manage your symptoms and reduce your risk of future complications.
What Types of Treatments Are Available?
An endocrinologist can advise on treatments such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which helps balance hormones levels during this transition period, decreasing bothersome symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes and mood swings while also reducing long-term health risks associated with menopause like osteoporosis and heart disease. HRT isn't suitable for everyone so be sure to discuss your individual needs with a qualified practitioner before starting any kind of treatment plan.
Other non-hormonal treatments may also be available depending on your particular circumstances – again it's best to speak to a qualified professional first before making any decisions about changing your lifestyle/diet or seeking medication/therapy etc..
Personalised treatments: Once potential contributing factors are identified by your endocrinologist they will work together with you to create a personalised care plan which could include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle changes or medications - whatever works best for each individual case
Ongoing monitoring & support: Your endocrinologists should continue monitoring progress throughout all stages of treatment ensuring optimal outcomes across short-term relief from uncomfortable symptomology as well as long-term reduction in health risks commonly associated with perimenopausal/menopausal transitions
At Hormone Treatment Center we believe that every woman has her own unique set of challenges when faced with perimenopausal/menopausal transitions and our dedicated team aims to work together each patient in order to create comprehensive care plans tailored specifically for them - contact us today!