Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through as they age. The term "menopause" refers to the point when a woman stops menstruating permanently. In the years leading up to menopause, women may experience perimenopause - changes in the menstrual cycle along with other symptoms. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur anywhere from 40-55 years old.
Some key signs and symptoms of approaching menopause include:
Periods may become shorter, longer, lighter, or heavier as estrogen levels fluctuate. Many women experience missed or skipped periods.
Sudden sensations of heat in the upper body, often with sweating and rapid heartbeat. Hot flashes range in frequency - some women have occasional mild ones while others have frequent, severe hot flashes.
Lower estrogen thins vaginal tissues which can lead to irritation, dryness, and painful intercourse.
Hormone fluctuations can trigger anxiety, irritability, depression and trouble sleeping in some women.
Night sweats, weight gain, fatigue, joint pain, reduced sex drive, and urinary issues. Symptoms vary widely among individuals.
While some discomfort is common, severe symptoms that impact quality of life should be addressed. At Hormone Harmony Clinic, our board-certified medical staff has extensive training in safely treating menopause through customized hormone replacement therapies, medications, and lifestyle support.
Left untreated, menopause symptoms often worsen over time. Declining hormone levels are linked to long term health issues like high cholesterol, heart disease, osteoporosis, and problems with cognition/memory.
Treating menopause protects women’s health and quality of life at a pivotal time. Our treatments can provide immense relief by:
Bioidentical and synthetic hormone replacements help stabilize hormones responsible for hot flashes, sleep issues, and vaginal changes.
Various prescription medications target specific menopausal issues from irregular bleeding to severe hot flashes.
Low testosterone and estrogen speeds aging processes like muscle/bone loss and brain decline. Treatment may slow aging.
Balancing hormones is protective against risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and bone fractures.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, your menopause treatment is carefully personalized to your unique health profile and lifestyle needs in New Braunfels.
Since all women experience menopause differently, accurately diagnosing hormone changes is crucial. We conduct advanced blood and saliva tests to measure reproductive hormone levels.
Common hormones we test include:
The main female sex hormone responsible for menstrual regulation and mitigating menopausal symptoms. Declines steadily leading up to menopause.
Works with estrogen to control the menstrual cycle. Drops sharply at menopause.
Smaller amounts occur in women than men, but still essential for sex drive, energy, bone strength and more. Levels decline with age.
A beneficial androgen hormone involved in libido, immunity, energy, cognition and muscle strength that declines at menopause.
Comparing your hormone values against optimal ranges helps us identify deficiencies to target with treatment. Testing also establishes baselines to monitor your response to therapies.
We use cutting-edge diagnostics only available through specialty hormone optimization clinics like Hormone Harmony Clinic. Our advanced testing delivers actionable data to provide unmatched treatment precision.
The Hormone Harmony Clinic medical team creates fully personalized plans to alleviate symptoms, protect long term health, and help you thrive through the menopausal transition. Available options include:
Plant-derived versions of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone balanced to match your natural levels. Convenient patches, gels or pellets.
FDA-approved ERT formulations to replenish estrogen and stabilize periods/symptoms. Available as pills, skin patches and creams.
Prescriptions to treat hot flashes, vaginal dryness/atrophy, sleep troubles, low mood, and urinary issues.
Vitamins, supplements and adaptogenic herbs to support energy, bone health, sleep quality, libido and mood stability.
Advice from our dietitian on foods and eating patterns that alleviate common discomforts. Meal plans to manage weight, digestion etc.
Custom exercises tailored to your needs by our onsite kinesiologist to aid strength, flexibility, endurance and balance.
We adjust your treatment mix over time based on follow-up testing and according to your evolving symptoms and health goals. You’ll also have access to yoga, massage and our relaxation lounge for comprehensive support.
Studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, yoga, and aerobic exercise can be as effective as hormone therapy in managing common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and mood changes. These non-drug therapies empower women to improve their quality of life during this transition without medication side effects.
Navigating menopause is challenging. Fluctuating estrogen and other hormones can significantly undermine women’s quality of life just as major career and family milestones approach.
Without treatment, declining hormones are associated with accelerated aging processes leading to:
Replacing depleted hormones rewinds the clock on aging. Balanced hormones enhance mood, motivation and outlook while lowering risks for serious age-related diseases.
Individualized therapy ensures optimal relief geared toward your symptoms and safety. We also provide nutrition, fitness and stress reduction components – a 360 degree approach promotes maximum benefits.
You deserve compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique situation during this transitional life stage.
Hormone Harmony Clinic offers exclusive advantages:
Our clinic specializes exclusively in hormone therapies including menopause and andropause treatment. Our board certified hormone doctors have advanced fellowship training in precision balancing of reproductive hormones using the latest medical research.
We utilize advanced diagnostics like serial blood tests, drying stress assessments and genetics mapping to deeply analyze your hormone environment, lifestyle stressors and risks. Testing guides precise adjustments over time.
You receive fully personalized plans based on your symptoms, risks, hormones and preferences using bioidentical hormones, pharmaceuticals and nutrition. We combine traditional, complementary and alternative therapies for optimal response.
Treatment includes stress management, high quality supplements, nutrition guidance and tailored fitness. Our peaceful setting aids relaxation during your transition. We support mental and emotional health for total wellbeing.
Our beautiful San Antonio clinic offers flexible hours with virtual and in-person care options. We handle insurance claims and billing for simplicity. You’ll have direct access to your specialized healthcare team by phone, text and email.
Our goal is to educate, empower and equip you to move smoothly into this next stage of womanhood. Contact Hormone Harmony Clinic in New Braunfels to unlock your potential during menopause and beyond!
