The transition into menopause, medically referred to as perimenopause, starts for most women in their late 40s to early 50s. As the ovaries gradually make less of the key hormones estrogen and progesterone, periods become irregular and eventually stop altogether. This natural transition out of the reproductive years and into postmenopause can last anywhere from 2 to 8 years.
While some women breeze through "the change", the majority will contend with bothersome symptoms ranging from hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness to sleep disturbances, weight gain, low libido and mood changes. Hormone levels decline at different rates for each woman making signs and symptoms unique for all.
The clinical term "menopausal syndrome" refers to the collection of signs and symptoms attributed to hormonal fluctuations and declines. Key problem areas include:
Bothersome symptoms can severely impact one's quality of life. However, the downstream effects of hormone loss can have long term health consequences for conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease.
Rather than chalking up symptoms to just a normal part of aging, the Balance Hormone Clinic clinic advises women explore their hormone therapy options. Our physicians tailor treatment plans aimed at alleviating immediate discomforts while also reducing one's risks for chronic diseases sensitive to hormone loss after menopause.
Our compassionate physicians guide patients through diagnostics to pinpoint imbalances and craft custom treatment plans aimed at restoring hormone levels back to optimal ranges.
In order to obtain an accurate diagnosis and develop effective treatment protocols, physicians at our Milton clinic utilize state-of-the-art lab testing. A few key hormones our providers analyze includes:
For over 15 years, the expert physicians at Balance Hormone Clinic Milton have safely and effectively treated thousands of patients for hormone deficiencies impacting health and wellbeing after menopause.
We offer cutting edge solutions including bioidentical hormone therapy, testosterone replacement, thyroid treatment and other modalities proven to help women overcome discomforts and reduce health risks linked to menopause.
What sets Balance Hormone Clinic apart from traditional ob-gyns and primary care?
Our goal is to provide complete care allowing women to look and feel their best regardless of age. We help patients overcome discomforts, boost energy, reignite sexual health, achieve sustainable weight loss, prevent diseases all while slowing cellular aging.
A little-known menopause remedy that studies suggest may help relieve hot flashes is stinging nettle. The herb, which has a long history of use as a treatment for various ailments, contains compounds that may regulate key hormones involved in menopause symptoms. While more research is still needed, stinging nettle shows promise as a natural, plant-based option for managing troublesome menopause symptoms.
The skilled practitioners at Balance Hormone Clinic Milton offer advanced hormone balancing therapies aimed at alleviating troubling symptoms in the short term while also conferring protective effects against chronic diseases long term.
Bioidentical hormones (BHRT) are structurally identical replicas of endogenous human hormones but are derived from plant compounds. By replicating estradiol, progesterone and testosterone, providers can return levels back to what they were in one's youth. Custom compounded BHRT is available in multiple personalized doses and formats - pills, patches, gels, creams, vaginal inserts, pellets. Estrogen and testosterone therapy both provide dramatic relief from hot flashes while also preventing bone loss and cardiovascular decline after menopause.
Low thyroid function becomes more common with age, sharing many similar symptoms with menopause. Testing TSH, free T3 and free T4 can catch cases of hypothyroidism. Custom compounded thyroid medication returns metabolic rate and energy levels back to optimal for stubborn weight loss and protecting cardiac health.
Balance Hormone Clinic providers educate patients on evidence based nutraceuticals like omega-3s and vitamin D3 for supporting neurological, bone, cardiovascular and breast health after menopause. Guidance is provided on dietary approaches as well as fitness programming for achieving sustainable weight loss, preserving lean muscle mass, and reducing inflammation. Stress reduction techniques also key for stabilizing mood, energy levels and hormones like cortisol.
Hormone therapy requires close monitoring and adjustment as levels can fluctuate month to month. We schedule quarterly follow-up visits to ensure treatments remain optimized over months and years. Ongoing patient education empowers women to make sustainable lifestyle changes for reducing symptoms and protecting long term health before, during and after menopause.
In as little as 4 weeks, patients report feeling like themselves again thanks to our individualized therapy plans and compassionate continued care.
To help patients achieve full benefits from hormone balancing protocols, we provide guidance on useful local resources that support continued wellness efforts.
When it comes to regaining optimal hormone health and overcoming the symptoms and long term effects of menopause, no one offers more comprehensive solutions than our exceptional team of doctors and clinicians at Balance Hormone Clinic of Milton. Call today to schedule your personal consultation and lab testing.
