Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. The transition typically begins in a woman's 40s or 50s as hormone levels fluctuate and decline. This natural biological process can cause uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms lasting months to years.
While menopause is inevitable for most women as they age, support and treatment can ease the transition. Vital Hormones Clinic specializes in personalized menopause care to help women through this change comfortably and confidently.
The key trigger of menopause is decreasing estrogen production by the ovaries. This leads to periods becoming irregular and then stopping completely. It also causes widespread effects on the body.
Common symptoms include:
The severity and duration of symptoms varies significantly between women. Genetics, health status, and lifestyle factors all play a role.
Menopause symptoms can disrupt home, work, and social life. Some women also struggle with self-confidence and identity during the transition.
Developing effective coping strategies is key. This includes:
With the right support, most women adjust both physically and emotionally to menopause over 1-5 years.
Identifying menopause onset helps guide appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes.
Vital Hormones Clinic provides advanced diagnostic testing including:
Testing is quick and convenient through local partner labs. Results are carefully interpreted by our clinicians to develop custom treatment plans.
Catching and addressing issues early optimizes a woman's health and quality of life long-term.
Vital Hormones Clinic advises women on evidence-based lifestyle changes to ease menopause:
Lifestyle choices significantly impact menopause ease and risks of long-term complications like osteoporosis and heart disease. Our experts offer trusted, personalized guidance.
For moderate to severe menopause symptoms, Vital Hormones Clinic may recommend:
Hormone therapy is very effective but does have some health risks like blood clots or stroke. Our doctors carefully consider patient factors like age, risk factors, preferences when advising on appropriateness and dosing.
Treatment plans are tailored and adjustable based on symptom response and testing. We utilize pharmacy compounding to craft customized bioidentical hormones at optimal strengths and delivery methods.
Many women going through menopause find relief from symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings through cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT helps women change negative thought patterns and develop coping strategies to better manage menopausal changes. This non-medical approach can be as or more effective for some women than hormone replacement therapy.
Vital Hormones Clinic founder, Dr. Jansen, is a board-certified OB-GYN and national leader in menopause medicine and hormone therapy:
He leads a talented team of nurses, nutritionists, and mental health experts that provide comprehensive care.
We understand menopause deeply and partner with each woman to alleviate symptoms and support her healthiest future.
Menopause is an unavoidable phase involving hormonal shifts that can significantly impact women's bodies, moods, relationships and daily life. Key changes include hot flashes, trouble sleeping, weight gain, and emotional volatility.
Lifestyle changes related to diet, activity levels, stress reduction and social/emotional health often provide substantial relief. When moderate to severe symptoms persist, customized hormone replacement therapy under medical supervision may be appropriate.
At Vital Hormones Clinic, we specialize in convenient, cutting-edge testing to identify issues early. Our compassionate, highly-skilled team then develops tailored treatment plans suited to each woman's health status and goals.
By addressing hormone balance and menopause effects promptly, complications can be minimized so women transition comfortably into the next season of life. We consider it a privilege to support patients with individualized care that values their wellbeing in all dimensions.
