Hormonal changes during menopause can affect both physical and mental health and be very unsettling. But is it really menopause, or aging, or stress?
Hot flashes may be the most notorious menopausal symptom, but menopause is much more than that.
“Even if you don’t know exactly if you’re dealing with perimenopause or if your symptoms are associated with that change, let’s have a conversation,” says Dr. Niki Milleson. “We’ll find tools to help you.”
Menopause is a normal part of aging – but you don’t have to normalize symptoms that disrupt your quality of life. There are many ways to help you sustain your well-being during menopause, from lifestyle choices to hormone therapy.
Symptoms surrounding menopause may include:
- Anxiety
- Brain fog
- Changes in hair growth
- Heart palpitations
- Joint pain
- Trouble sleeping
- Urinary incontinence
- Weight gain
There’s also a lot of buzz around hormone therapy (HT) for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, and unfortunately there’s a lot of misinformation circulating, too.
HT is medication that helps boost the estrogen and progesterone hormones lost during menopause, which can bring relief from symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, or joint pain. But is it right for you?
There are a number of FDA-approved HTs that come in various forms, from pills and patches to gels and vaginal rings. You may also find relief from symptoms through non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle changes. Every woman’s menopause journey is unique.
Our scope of care from perimenopause to postmenopause includes:
- Family medicine
- Gynecology
- Menopause clinics
- Mental health therapy
- Physical therapy
- Surgical Services
Talk to your provider today or call 307-654-5852 to schedule a menopause clinic appointment with Dr. Niki Milleson.
Find out more information about common menopause questions here.
