Can Hormone Therapy Relieve the Symptoms of Menopause?

Often, women aren’t prepared for the symptoms that come with menopause. There are many reasons for this, primarily that we tend to think of menopause as just a fact of life and not something that needs to be treated. Fortunately, hormone therapy is emerging as a new form of treatment that can help manage symptoms and allow you to feel like yourself again. Here’s how bioidentical hormone therapy can help alleviate side effects, as well as what you can expect from our intimate health providers at Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics.

What is Menopause?

Menopause is the phase in life that women go through beginning in their 40s and 50s. It’s a decline in hormone levels that marks the cessation of menstruation and the end of fertility. It begins with perimenopause, which is a decline in the menstrual process, eventually becoming menopause. Post menopause is the phase after menopause where ovulation stops altogether, and, in many cases, women experience alleviation of menopause symptoms.

What are the Symptoms of Menopause?

Symptoms of menopause can vary widely, but some of the most common include:

Menstrual Changes

Menstrual changes are the biggest indicator of menopause. Your periods may become shorter, longer, or more irregular, with periods of spotting in between. Your flow may become heavier or lighter, as well. You may begin to skip periods altogether or have them more frequently.

Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are very common for menopausal women. Hot flashes are sudden feelings of heat or warmth in the face, neck, and chest. They most often occur at night, although they can strike at any time. They can even last for several minutes at a time.

Sleep Disturbances

Hot flashes and night sweats are common sleep disruptions during menopause. However, you may also notice a general difficulty falling and staying asleep. This, in turn, can cause many other challenges, including worsening other symptoms.

Mood Changes

Because of lost sleep and also because of low hormone levels, it’s common to experience mood changes with menopause, such as feeling depressed, anxious, irritable, and more. These mood changes can make it difficult to navigate daily life.

Intimate Health Issues

Intimate health issues like vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, low libido, and pain during intercourse are common with menopause. Menopause can also cause difficulties with bladder function, such as incontinence and an uptick in urinary tract infections (UTIs).

How Does Hormone Therapy Work?

Menopause is linked to a decline in hormone levels, especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Hormone therapy can supplement these hormones, alleviating many side effects by treating the underlying cause. Hormone therapy is personalized to your needs, giving you a unique blend of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone to replenish your body’s natural levels. Within a few weeks to months, you can see significant improvement in symptoms.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy at Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics

To meet with our intimate health providers and learn more about hormone therapy for menopause, contact our office by calling or filling out our online form. We conveniently serve the greater Long Island and Queens, NY areas.