Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through as they age. It marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and is defined as occurring 12 months after a woman's last menstrual period. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can happen anytime between the ages of 45 and 55.
During the menopausal transition, a woman's body experiences many changes as her hormone levels fluctuate and decline. Estrogen and progesterone levels start to vary and drop off, which leads to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, and mood changes. Lower hormone levels after menopause also impact a woman's health long-term and can increase risks for osteoporosis, heart disease, and other age-related conditions.
Hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen therapy, progesterone therapy, or combined hormone therapy, may be a good option to help manage menopausal symptoms. HT replaces hormones that the body is no longer making itself. The benefits of hormone therapy include:
When hormones are balanced again, many aspects of a woman's health improve during and after the menopausal transition.
The menopause specialists at Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic in Daytona Beach understand the changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. The endocrinologists and menopause experts here specialize in hormone balance and bioidentical hormone therapy to relieve symptoms and promote better health during midlife and beyond.
Some key advantages of choosing Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic for your menopause and hormone therapy needs include:
Our experienced menopause specialists offer the level of individualized care, up-to-date therapies, and evidence-based protocols to help women transition through menopause smoothly and optimize wellbeing long-term.
The first step is an initial consultation and evaluation. We conduct an extensive health and symptom history, and order lab tests to check hormone levels, as well as cholesterol, blood count, liver and kidney function, and other important health markers.
Common lab tests include:
The results give us the full picture on what is happening in your body, so we can provide precise treatment recommendations. Based on the results and your goals, we will design a customized hormone therapy plan. We take care to start low, adjust dosages gradually, and closely monitor your response. Follow up lab tests are done routinely to ensure optimal hormone balance is achieved.
We find many women get noticeable symptom relief quite quickly once they begin therapy, as well as long term benefits for bone and heart health, energy levels, urogenital aging and more. With an individualized approach, consistent monitoring and dosage titration, our goal is for you to feel your best physically and emotionally during and after menopause.
Many women are surprised to learn that exercise can help ease menopause symptoms. Regular physical activity boosts endorphins, improves sleep, reduces hot flashes, and helps maintain bone density. Even light exercise like walking provides benefits. Being active is an effective yet underutilized way to cope with menopause.
Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic uses carefully compounded, bioidentical hormone preparations that are identical on a molecular level to the estrogen, progesterone and testosterone made in the female body.
In contrast to synthetic or conventional hormones, bioidentical preparations:
Estrogen is commonly used by itself for women who have had hysterectomies. The benefits include:
For women with an intact uterus, estrogen alone can lead to endometrial hyperplasia and uterine cancer risk. Therefore, progesterone is also prescribed to protect the uterine lining.
While estrogen has numerous benefits, there are some risks to consider:
Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic minimizes risks by:
For women who still have a uterus, progesterone is typically recommended together with estrogen. Progesterone is essential for:
Progesterone therapy options include oral capsules, vaginal gels, suppositories or Prometrium pills. Our providers determine the ideal type, dosage and schedule based on your needs and preferences.
Some key progesterone benefits:
Potential progesterone side effects are mild but may include drowsiness, headache or breast tenderness.
Testosterone is often mistakenly thought of as only a male hormone. However, women's bodies also produce small amounts of testosterone in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Testosterone levels drop around menopause, which can lead to:
Testosterone therapy can be an excellent option for relieving these symptoms in postmenopausal women. Benefits include:
Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic providers have extensive experience with balancing testosterone in women. We carefully monitor your response to avoid excessive levels, which can cause unwanted hair growth, acne or masculinization.
To initiate hormone therapy, we:
Therapy plans are tailored to your unique physiology and needs. We also provide recommendations on diet, exercise, stress management and other factors for comprehensive menopausal care.
Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic provides comprehensive care for menopause that goes beyond hormone therapy alone. We also offer lifestyle guidance on nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction and more to help women stay healthy during midlife and beyond.
Our recommendations include:
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits reduces menopause symptoms naturally and promotes continued good health. We provide ongoing counseling and support on all aspects of health during the menopausal transition.
Some women notice their menopausal symptoms worsen at certain times of year. Hot flashes and night sweats often become more frequent and severe during the summer months. Stress, dry indoor air, spicy foods, alcohol and heat exposure can all intensify hot flashes.
Beginning treatment during cooler seasons like fall and winter means symptoms will be better controlled when summer arrives. However, it is safe to start therapy any time of year based on your menstrual cycle, lab work, and individual needs.
Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic providers identify the ideal starting point for each woman so that hormone therapy provides maximum benefits and relief of symptoms. We also offer tips like dressing in layers, staying cool, avoiding triggers, and managing stress to help cope with seasonal symptom fluctuations.
Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic partners with high quality local businesses to make testing, fitness, nutrition and overall menopause management easier for our patients. We recommend:
We also provide lists of local walking trails, parks, recreation centers and fitness studios that offer classes like yoga, Pilates, and water aerobics that can help manage menopausal symptoms.
Checking hormone levels, improving diet, staying active, and finding healthy ways to relax all complement hormone therapy for menopause. Our providers offer trusted referrals so you can access everything needed for your treatment journey.
While menopause represents the end of fertility, it opens the door to new beginnings. Our goal is to help you transition through this change as smoothly as possible and come out the other side healthier, empowered and ready to pursue your passions. With balanced hormones and a few lifestyle adjustments, your later years truly can be the most rewarding, meaningful and vibrant yet!
We look forward to partnering with you on your path through menopause and beyond. Our team of compassionate, knowledgeable menopause experts is here to listen, evaluate your needs, and create a personalized treatment plan so you can continue thriving during midlife and beyond.
