Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. It typically occurs naturally between the ages of 45-55. As a woman approaches menopause, hormonal fluctuations may lead to symptoms including:
Sudden feelings of warmth spreading through the body, with sweating and rapid heartbeat, often at night. These can range from mild to severe and disrupt sleep.
Declining estrogen levels can cause thinning and dryness of vaginal tissues. This can result in painful intercourse, increased infections, and bladder issues.
Hormone changes can affect regulation of mood, ability to handle stress, and mental focus. Irritability, anxiety, and depression may occur.
Hot flashes and night sweats often disrupt sleep. Changing hormone levels can also affect sleep quality and lead to insomnia.
Some women may experience hair loss/thinning, dry skin, joint pain, palpitations, bloating, and other issues due to menopause.
The compassionate and experienced menopause specialists at Vital Hormones Clinic offer customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) tailored to your unique needs.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in a woman's body. This allows them to be easily utilized by the body for optimal balance and function.
We do not take a "one size fits all" approach to BHRT. Based on your lab testing and symptoms, we design a personalized combination of bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and/or other hormones to restore optimal levels in your body.
BHRT can be administered as pills, creams, injections, sublingual drops, gels, rings, or pellets placed under the skin. Together we decide which route best suits your lifestyle and needs.
With ongoing follow-up visits, we will check your progress through lab testing and discussion of symptoms. We will then make adjustments to your treatment plan as needed to keep you feeling your best.
When initiated appropriately under medical supervision, BHRT offers a wide range of potential benefits:
Replenishing hormones to more youthful levels can provide immense relief from disruptive menopausal symptoms affecting quality of life.
Balanced hormone levels are associated with lower risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and certain cancers in menopausal women.
In addition to symptom relief, balanced hormones promote healthier body composition, bone strength, cardiovascular function and cognitive abilities with aging.
Increasing hormones such as testosterone and DHEA can restore sex drive and satisfaction, sensitivity, lubrication and ability to climax.
By reducing menopausal symptoms and the associated stress, anxiety and depression, BHRT can greatly enhance mood and overall sense of wellbeing.
In addition to relieving perimenopause and menopause concerns, we can utilize bioidentical hormones to effectively treat other hormone deficiencies or imbalances unrelated to reproductive aging.
Under the guidance of best menopause doctor and founder Dr. Jane Smith, our experienced team strives to optimize health, quality of life and vitality through strategic use of hormone balancing therapies. What sets Vital Hormones Clinic apart:
Our clinic focuses specifically on hormone-related concerns. Dr. Smith and our nurses have undergone intensive training to become experts in this field of menopause medicine and science.
We take time to listen and understand your unique needs and health goals in depth. This enables us to develop a tailored treatment strategy.
We offer advanced hormone balancing options beyond traditional systemic treatments, including newest pellets, creams, patches and injectables to target your needs.
While we focus specifically on hormone therapies, we also provide guidance on nutrition, fitness, stress reduction and other lifestyle factors that support your best health and highest quality of life.
Our small, service-oriented, and personable practice allows us to develop caring long term relationships and be your trusted partner throughout all of life’s transitions.
"The goal of Vital Hormones Clinic is simple - to provide cutting edge hormone therapies enabling women to feel their healthiest, most energetic, balanced and youthful selves."&45; Dr. Jane Smith, Founder
Studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be as effective as hormone therapy for managing menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. CBT helps women change negative thought patterns and develop coping strategies to reduce the impact of symptoms, offering a natural alternative to traditional hormone treatments.
If you are experiencing disruptive menopause symptoms, we recommend scheduling a consultation about bioidentical hormone therapy. Here is what you can expect:
We will conduct an extensive medical history review, evaluation of symptoms and effects on your quality of life, and full physical examination if needed.
Laboratory testing includes analysis of hormone levels, metabolic markers, nutrient status and other vital health parameters to uncover the root causes of imbalance.
Based on the results of your evaluation, we will develop a personally-tailored multi-modal treatment strategy involving hormone optimization, nutrition plans, supplements and/or other therapies.
Follow up visits allow us to track your treatment progress, run additional lab tests as needed, and make adjustments to keep your hormone levels optimized as you continue through menopause transition.
At Vital Hormones Clinic, we understand that menopause journey is unique for every woman. We utilize specialized testing and proven therapies tailored to your individual needs for revitalized health and wellbeing during this transition and beyond."
Declining levels of reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone are primarily responsible for menopausal symptoms. Balancing these two key hormones forms the foundation of treatment.
This vital hormone exerts effects throughout the female body – from the brain, skin and heart to muscles, bones and intimate tissues. Supplementing estrogen is crucial for relief of hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal atrophy, bone loss, mood and cognitive issues.
The three main types of bioidentical estrogen are estriol (E3), estradiol (E2) and estrone (E1). We often use combinations to mirror the natural mix produced by the ovaries before menopause occurs.
Progesterone balances estrogen’s effects in tissues like the uterine lining and breasts. It also has roles in bone building, blood clotting, pregnancy and cognition. Declining levels contribute significantly to menopause symptoms and health risks.
Micronized progesterone capsules or creams can restore optimal levels of this calming, stabilizing hormone. We avoid synthetic progestins, which can create side effects and may increase health risks.
With close monitoring and precise adjustments, balancing bioidentical estrogen and progesterone tailored to your needs provides the foundation for transformation of menopausal health and wellbeing.
In addition to reproductive hormones, assessing and optimizing levels of other key hormones can further improve menopausal symptoms, health parameters, quality of life and vitality.
Testosterone is often referred to as the “vitality hormone” in women due to its profound effects on mood, motivation, bone density, muscle tone, fat distribution, memory, concentration and sexual health. Carefully-dosed testosterone replacement is a powerful addition to treatment for many women.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is the most abundant steroid hormone in the body and exerts protective effects on immunity, cellular energy, inflammation, mood, libido, bone and joint health. Supplementation can greatly boost energy, resiliency and sense of wellbeing.
Low thyroid function exacerbates nearly all menopause symptoms and contributes to risks for heart disease, cholesterol issues and weight gain. We often check TSH, free T3 and free T4 levels and supplement with natural desiccated thyroid hormone if indicated to augment treatment response.
Dropping melatonin levels can exacerbate sleep issues during menopause. We may supplement with bioidentical melatonin to improve sleep quality. The adrenal hormones DHEA, cortisol and pregnenolone may also be optimized as part of comprehensive therapy based on lab testing.
In addition to careful estrogen and progesterone management, thoughtfully balancing levels of testosterone, thyroid hormone, DHEA melatonin and/or other key hormones further enhances therapeutic outcomes."
While hormone therapy provides crucial biochemical support, making certain lifestyle changes maximizes treatment results:
An anti-inflammatory diet high in produce, lean proteins, healthy fats and fiber prevents spikes in blood sugar, promotes hormonal balance and reduces menopausal symptoms. We provide personalized nutrition guidance.
Chronic stress dysregulates hormone balance and exacerbates many menopause concerns. We offer stress-reducing strategies - including breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, therapy and more – combined with bioidentical DHEA, pregnenolone, cortisol or melatonin as needed.
Regular exercise maintains healthy body composition, mood, bone density and heart health during the menopause transition. We suggest optimal types and amounts of movement based on your needs and abilities.
Aim for 7-9 hours per night by optimizing sleep hygiene practices and hormone levels. This allows the body to repair, restore and regulate physiological processes impacted by menopause.
Share your experiences with understanding friends, women’s groups and online communities. Don’t underestimate the value of community support throughout the menopause journey and beyond!
Vital Hormones Clinic helps women implement personalized lifestyle upgrades and community support systems for maximum health, self-care and fulfillment during menopause and aging.”
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"We are honored you have chosen Vital Hormones Clinic to guide your hormone therapy and menopause journey. Our skilled practitioners, advanced therapies and holistic guidance support you feeling amazing in your skin again very soon!"
