Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstrual cycles. The years leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, as well as the first year after a woman's final period, can bring changes that affect quality of life. At Elite Hormone Therapy in Rockwall, we specialize in evidence-based care to help women navigate menopause comfortably.
Our comprehensive menopause services include:
We also provide specialized care for more complex menopausal issues when needed. Our goal is to give every woman the information and solutions she needs to thrive during the menopausal transition and beyond.
The lead-up to menopause, medically termed perimenopause, starts for most women in their 40s. It lasts for an average of four years until the final menstrual period. After 12 consecutive months without a period, a woman has officially reached menopause.
"At Elite Hormone Therapy, we can provide perimenopausal women carefully tailored care to ease the transition process."
Some of the most common changes tied to perimenopause and menopause include:
Catching and addressing the earliest symptoms of perimenopause allows for better management through the transition. We specialize in detailed symptom evaluations and advanced hormone testing to get our patients the right solutions.
Hormonal fluctuations and declines cause the outward signs of menopause. Understanding the key hormones involved can help women know what to expect.
Ovarian aging leads to lower secretion of ovarian hormones like:
The ovaries also produce lower amounts of testosterone and other androgens during the menopausal transition. Meanwhile, pituitary hormones like FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) start to rise and become irregular.
Comprehensive blood tests and saliva tests can identify individual hormone patterns. Targeted, safe hormone therapy can relieve deficiency symptoms when needed.
We begin by assessing symptoms and hormone levels to get a clear picture of what each woman needs. Lifestyle measures can provide a foundation. Medical therapies deliver additional relief when indicated. Ongoing support empowers patients through the changes.
Improving lifestyle factors can lessen troublesome menopause symptoms for some women. We provide personalized guidance.
If symptoms persist despite lifestyle improvements, we determine if hormone therapies could help. Options may include:
The goal is to find the most effective solutions with minimal risks. We carefully discuss all options.
Studies show that regularly practicing yoga can help ease many of the symptoms associated with menopause. Simple poses that focus on breathing, gentle stretching, and meditation can reduce hot flashes, mood swings, sleep troubles, and joint pain. Yoga's ability to lower stress and induce relaxation may explain why it is beneficial during this transitional phase in a woman's life.
Menopause treatment requires an individualized approach. Core services at our clinic include:
We take time to understand a woman's unique menopause symptoms and medical history. This guides appropriate testing and treatment plans.
In addition to pelvic exams, we utilize blood tests and saliva tests to pinpoint hormone patterns. Testing may include:
After a full health assessment and testing, we make carefully considered recommendations about lifestyle adjustments, therapies, or procedures that could provide relief. These are based on the latest evidence and practices.
We determine if hormone treatment with estrogen, progestogens, or androgens makes sense for an individual based on their lab results, health status, risks and preferences. Therapies come in many forms including pills, patches, gels, inserts, shots, rings and compounded preparations.
Once we initiate treatment, follow-up is crucial. We:
The goal is optimal symptom relief from evidence-based therapies tailored to the individual. We partner closely with patients throughout the process.
"Our personalized care empowers women to navigate menopause transitions comfortably on their own terms."
While most women have manageable menopause experiences with lifestyle counseling and hormone regulation, some face more severe effects. We can provide prompt, compassionate care for more complex menopausal concerns including:
Premature decline of ovarian function before age 40, known as primary ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause, requires specialized assessment and care. Diagnostic priorities include:
We create tailored plans to manage symptoms and preserve bone health at any age. Monitoring needs are greater for women facing early menopause.
Some pre-existing health conditions make navigating menopause transitions more complicated, requiring extra precautions. We help women with:
Careful health assessments determine appropriate lifestyle support measures and lowest-risk therapies for those managing other health conditions.
Many women develop genitourinary symptoms like recurrent vaginal and urinary tract infections, painful sexual activity, incontinence, urgency, and pelvic pain associated with menopause-related changes. We provide both initial and ongoing care for genitourinary syndrome including:
Relieving chronic frustrating urinary and genital tract symptoms makes a major difference in quality of life.
Women may experience erratic, heavy, prolonged, or frequent bleeding as hormones shift. We determine if:
Getting bleeding under better control alleviates worries and discomfort.
Rapid bone loss accompanies the menopause transition. We evaluate bone density and fracture risks. Monitoring and preventative therapies help guard against developing osteoporosis. Lifestyle counseling addresses modifiable risks like:
Starting preventative measures sooner improves bone outcomes.
The menopausal transition can tax women's coping skills and mood stability due to hormone shifts plus multiple life changes. We compassionately evaluate mental health needs using:
Good emotional health is essential during times of change. We make this a priority.
In summary, we have extensive experience supporting women across a wide spectrum of menopause health needs. Our compassionate care helps optimize wellbeing during this important life transition.
When searching for high quality menopause care in the Rockwall area, Elite Hormone Therapy stands out as the right choice for many reasons.
"Our goal is to deliver truly individualized, evidence-based solutions to help every woman thrive on her terms before, during and beyond menopause."
Our clinic focuses specifically on caring for women during midlife changes into later years. Our entire care team holds advanced certifications in menopause management to ensure the latest knowledge guides our practice.
We also pursue ongoing education and research in women's health issues through leading professional groups like the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Our evidence-based, patient-centered approach provides women the highest quality care available.
We utilize advanced diagnostic testing beyond routine labs offered elsewhere including specialized hormone panels and regular follow-up assessments. This allows truly customized treatment plans.
Our therapy selections also outpace typical options with access to bioidentical hormones through experienced compounding pharmacists. We help match formulations and delivery methods to each woman's needs and preferences.
Our collaborative clinic structure means patients benefit from our entire care team including nurses, medical assistants, educators, mental health counselors, pharmacists, nutritionists and community resources.
We also partner closely with specialists in gynecology, gastroenterology, cardiology, oncology, physical therapy, dermatology and other fields to augment our in-house services when advantageous. Seamless coordinated care means more comprehensive support.
We make scheduling easy with extended hours several days each week plus telehealth appointments when useful. Our soothing office environment offers the latest amenities for comfort and privacy.
We know menopause care works best when it conveniently fits into women's regular lives without added hassles. We simplify the process.
Caring, open communication allows us to understand what matters most to patients navigating menopause changes. We listen first then guide women through lifestyle improvements, testing, therapies and follow-up tailored to individual needs.
Continuity of care over months and years means we fine tune recommendations and provide reassurance each step of the way. Patients become more than just names or symptoms to us.
In the end, living well through menopause and beyond relies on the right solutions personalized for you. We're passionate about helping every woman find the best path forward during this transition and the years ahead. Please reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation.
