Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. The hallmark sign is 12 consecutive months without a period. The average age is 51, but it can occur from 40-55 years old.
As estrogen levels decline, women may experience uncomfortable symptoms lasting years. Proper treatment can reduce struggles and help women thrive during this transition. Our compassionate Hormone Harmony providers offer customized relief based on each woman's needs.
Hot flashes plague up to 80% of women in menopause. Sudden sensations of intense warmth and flushing, often with sweating and rapid heartbeat, may occur multiple times a day. Though harmless, hot flashes disrupt sleep and daily life.
Hormone therapy with systemic estrogen or a low-dose estrogen patch often helps dramatically. We'll collaborate to find your optimal regimen for managing troublesome hot flashes. Lifestyle adjustments like layered clothing, avoiding triggers like stress and alcohol, and consuming phytoestrogen-rich foods can provide additional ease.
With less estrogen, many women develop vaginal atrophy - thinning of vaginal tissue causing dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse. Locally applied low-dose estrogen creams, tablets, or rings reduce discomfort substantially. We offer several options to meet your preferences.
Staying sexually active aids in maintaining vaginal health during menopause as well. Using lubricants and moisturizers can also promote comfort. Communicate with your partner and never hesitate to discuss any struggles with our team.
Shifting hormone levels during the menopausal transition, combined with sleep disruption from hot flashes, contribute to mood instability in some women. Irritability, anxiety, sadness, trouble focusing, and reduced stress tolerance are common complaints.
Both therapy to stabilize hormones and mental health support can get mood back on track. We address hormone balance and provide counseling, referrals to Austin therapists specializing in menopause, and evidence-based advice for lifting mood naturally. You don't have to go through this alone.
While menopause marks the end of fertility, it needn't spell the end of vitality and wellbeing. Our compassionate, evidence-based treatments aim to make this transition as smooth and symptom-free as possible.
Getting appropriate care early in the menopausal transition prevents prolonged struggles. We see women daily who suffered silently for years due to embarrassment, lack of awareness treatment exists, or dismissal from previous providers.
Don't endure distressing symptoms believing it's just part of menopause. Safe, effective solutions abound when you know where to turn. We listen carefully and craft customized care centered around your priorities, values, and goals.
Restoring hormone balance promptly not only resolves uncomfortable issues like hot flashes and vaginal pain, but also has long term protective benefits. Optimal estrogen levels in early menopause guard against risks like bone loss, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. We'll clarify the pros and cons of hormone therapy based on your health profile.
While menopause ends fertility, it need not end vitality, intimacy, or your zest for life. Know that empowered solutions exist and you don't have to tough it out alone. Call us anytime for a consultation. We're glad you reached out and look forward to helping guide you through the changes ahead.
We founded Hormone Harmony to provide evidence-based, compassionate care supporting women through reproductive transitions. Our close-knit team of OB-GYNs, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, and mental health providers share the latest medical advances in a warm, judgment-free environment.
We understand the sensitive nature of menopause struggles and your questions. Our goal is to educate, empower, and reassure you each step of the way. We welcome couples or trusted friends to join appointments too.
Telehealth, weekend, and rapid response appointments fit busy lives. Or simply call with questions between visits. We know how abruptly concerning symptoms can arise and aim to rapidly allay worries.
Our passion is preserving vibrancy, intimacy, confidence and quality of life through milestone changes. We believe no one should suffer silently. Safe solutions exist and we're honored to guide your customized care.
Please browse our website to learn more about our team and services. New patients are warmly welcomed. We have availability for annual well-woman visits, preconception counseling, contraception consults, osteoporosis screening, and more. We'll craft an individualized plan addressing top priorities for this exciting stage of life.
Or call today to chat in depth regarding what you hope to gain from partnership with our clinic. We look forward to serving you!
Many women going through menopause find relief from symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings through cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT helps women change thought patterns and behaviors related to menopause, reducing distress without need for hormone therapy.
Alongside medical therapy, simple daily measures substantially boost comfort and wellbeing during the menopausal years. We provide tailored guidance on:
We also provide referrals to wonderful local wellness resources like:
And more! Ask us anytime for suggestions on caring for all aspects of your wellbeing during this transition.
We aim to normalize menopause as a natural phase of womanhood - one accompanied by advances like wisdom, freedom, and new possibilities rather than just discomfort or decline. You are supported. Solutions exist. And there is so much joy yet to experience as this next chapter unfolds.
Call us anytime with questions or to schedule your firstlisten. Our entire team feels privileged to provide caring, customized menopause treatment so you can continue thriving through the years ahead. We've got your back!
