Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience as they age. The term "menopause" refers to the point when a woman stops menstruating permanently, marking the end of fertility.
The transition towards menopause is called perimenopause, which can begin up to 10 years before actual menopause occurs. This transition is driven by the ovaries gradually producing less of the key female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These changing hormone levels cause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, sleep issues, and emotional changes.
HormoneHarmony provides specialized care from top menopause specialists and endocrinologists focusing on hormone health. At our Opelousas menopause clinic, we offer evidence-based testing, treatment plans, emotional support and resources to help women thrive through the complex biological and psychological changes of menopause.
The average age for menopause is 51, but it may start as early as 40 or as late as 55 years old. It can be tricky to determine menopausal onset, which is why testing hormone levels is so valuable. However, below are some common indicators:
Our compassionate menopause specialists provide critical emotional support and expert input on therapies to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats during perimenopause.
While any menopausal symptom can impact quality of life, other notable issues include:
Our endocrinologist specialists help patients understand why these changes are occurring within the body, while crafting customized treatment plans aimed at reducing symptoms long-term.
If left untreated, menopause can significantly impact a woman's health in later years by:
This is why timely evaluation at a menopause clinic and hormone balancing under doctor supervision is so vital for preserving future health and quality of life. Our goal is protecting patients through this transition and beyond.
The foundation of effective treatment starts with blood and saliva testing to accurately gauge a woman's individual hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause. We test the following hormones using state-of-the-art diagnostics:
Sex hormones: - Estradiol and total Estrogen - Progesterone - Testosterone - DHEA
Thyroid hormones: - TSH - Free T4 - Free T3 - Reverse T3 - Anti-thyroid antibodies
Customized treatment plans result from our comprehensive testing and evaluation by top specializing doctors. Correctly balancing hormones through replacement therapy coupled with additional therapies leads to remarkable relief from disruptive menopause symptoms.
Based on a patient's specific lab results and symptoms, we craft custom combinations of hormone replacement therapy and supplementary treatment options which may include:
Every woman follows a protocol tailored just for her - there is no one size fits all menopause treatment. We also address lifestyle factors like sleep, diet, exercise and stress levels that influence hormonal balance.
What sets HormoneHarmony apart:
Through truly personalized care, most women find immense relief from the life-altering symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause. We strive to optimize health, happiness and quality of life for each of our patients.
Contact HormoneHarmony today to learn more about our menopause treatment options or schedule a consultation.
