Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience 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 menstruation and fluctuating hormone levels caused by the ovaries gradually producing less estrogen and progesterone.
Symptoms typically develop during perimenopause and can last for several years after menopause. They range from mild to severe, with hot flashes being most common. Other symptoms include:
While symptoms eventually fade for some women, for others they can remain troublesome without treatment. Hormone therapy can provide relief by replacing depleted hormones.
Vital Hormones Clinic provides customized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tailored to each woman's needs. Our compassionate menopause specialists focus on optimizing quality of life through natural hormone restoration.
We use bioidentical hormones - identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced by the female body. This allows precision dosing to reach optimal hormone levels.
Through blood tests, we evaluate female hormone levels along with other key biomarkers related to heart health, bone density, thyroid function, and nutritional status. This provides insight on the best hormone combinations and dosages.
Hormone levels fluctuate, so we monitor labwork on a regular basis to ensure hormones remain in the ideal range over time. We also track symptomatic response through follow up visits.
In addition to HRT, we offer guidance on lifestyle measures that support hormone balance through nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep quality. Our goal is to educate and empower women.
The main hormones depleted during menopause are estrogen and progesterone. Our clinic offers bioidentical versions of these hormones through various delivery methods.
Helps relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary symptoms, joint pain, sleep disruption, and mood changes. Options include:
Progesterone opposes estrogen's effects on the uterine lining, which reduces endometrial cancer risk with estrogen therapy. Options include:
We often recommend a combination of estrogen and progesterone together, which is more effective than estrogen alone for hot flash relief.
Starting hormone replacement therapy at Vital Hormones Clinic is simple. Follow these steps:
- We collect a thorough history, assess symptoms, perform an exam, check BMI, discuss goals - Blood tests check hormone levels & screen for safety - Results are reviewed 1 week later to create a customized treatment plan
- The selected hormones and dosages are prescribed - Instructions provided on proper administration - Follow up visit scheduled in 1 month
- We evaluate improvement of symptoms - Repeat necessary lab testing - Make dosage adjustments accordingly - Schedule subsequent follow ups
Our menopause experts guide patients through each part of the process until optimal symptom control and hormone balance is achieved. We also provide ongoingfine-tuning of the treatment plan as needed over months and years.
Studies show that practicing yoga can significantly reduce many common menopausal symptoms. Specific yoga poses help regulate hormones, improve sleep, ease hot flashes and mood swings, boost energy levels, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing for women going through menopause without the need for medications.
Vital Hormones Clinic can manage more complex menopausal situations that require specialized care:
- Sudden drop in hormones after ovary removal surgery - Typically more severe symptoms - Hormones started promptly, higher initial doses often needed
- Menopause prior to age 40 impacts only 1% of women - Requires hormone therapy until approximate natural menopause age of 51
- Fluctuating cycles and hormones in the years prior to menopause - Symptoms arise when cycles grow irregular - Low dose hormone therapy can stabilize cycles
Our endocrinologists specializing in menopause have knowledge and experience managing higher risk cases. We collaborate closely with gynecologists as needed.
While hormone replacement therapy is the cornerstone of menopause treatment, certain lifestyle measures can provide additional symptom relief and support overall wellness during this transition:
- Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains for antioxidants, fiber - Calcium/Vitamin D for bone health - Omega-3 fatty acids help mood regulation
- Weight-bearing & strength training maintains bone density - Aerobic activity boosts mood enhancing neurotransmitters
- Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises counter anxiety - Massage, acupuncture assists relaxation
- Dark, cool room, white noise machine - Limit caffeine, electronics before bed - Regular sleep/wake times
We provide personalized guidance on implementing helpful lifestyle adjustments.
Vital Hormones Clinic also partners with exceptional local wellness businesses to further support your menopausal journey:
The Benefits of Vital Hormones Clinic
There are many reasons to choose Vital Hormones Clinic for your hormone replacement therapy during menopause:
Our clinic is directed by Dr. Jane Wells - a board certified OB-GYN physician with an esteemed reputation for menopause care. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Wells leads a team of nurse practitioners also specialized in menopause. Patients benefit from our extensive expertise.
We recognize that no two women have identical needs. After thoroughly analyzing symptoms and lab results, we design customized therapy regimens using the optimal hormones and doses. Treatment is individually tailored for the best outcome.
Our atmosphere is welcoming, never rushed. We listen attentively and answer all questions. Appointments are readily available, often within 48 hours for urgent concerns. After hours, Dr. Wells rapidly responds to patient phone calls.
Our elegant Lauderhill office provides cutting-edge care with top-tier technology, spa-like amenities for relaxation during long visits, validated parking, and wheelchair accessibility. Excellence encompasses all aspects of the Vital Hormones Clinic experience.
Our dedicated billing staff handles all insurance paperwork on your behalf. We participate extensively with major insurance companies to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for our patients. Finances never hinder one's opportunity to regain wellness.
The Importance of Prompt Menopause Treatment
Unfortunately, many women with troublesome symptoms delay seeking help for years due to outdated societal myths that nothing can be done or that menopause shouldn't be "medicalized".
At Vital Hormones Clinic, we are adamant that allowing women to needlessly suffer is completely unacceptable. Safe hormone therapy has been available for decades to effectively manage symptoms for those with appropriate indications.
In recent years, mounting research confirms significant quality of life benefits for the majority of symptomatic women treated with HRT - outweighing risks in most scenarios.
Rather than eventually "pushing through" unrelenting, disruptive menopausal symptoms on your own, we encourage you to meet with our specialists to explore your treatment options. Our goal is to eliminate discomfort so you can fully embrace this next life chapter.
We welcome you to book an initial consultation with one of our caring providers. The first step towards relief is reaching out - we are ready when you are!
