Because of high flu activity and to safeguard the health of our patients, we request that you reschedule your appointment if you have symptoms of cough, fever or sore throat. Patients with these symptoms will be required to wear a mask. Our established pregnant patients may now use our self-check-in kiosk without going to the front desk. Many women experience symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness and think there is no way to alleviate them.
But in fact, treatments are readily available for these and other menopausal symptoms. To learn more about how we can help you feel your best throughout menopause and beyond, you can request a new patient appointment online. If you are already an established patient, you can book online through the patient portal. Menopause is defined as a woman having gone without a menstrual cycle for a full year, during which her ovaries have stopped releasing an egg every month.
In most cases, menopause occurs after age 40, but surgery or damage to the ovaries from cancer treatment can cause early menopause. This time before menopause can last several years and is called perimenopause. Big changes in estrogen levels during this time can cause symptoms women commonly associate with menopause, such as:. Other health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as difficulty concentrating and problems with memory can also be associated with menopause.
And we can help prevent or at least manage the health problems that can follow it. Hormone therapies in the form of creams, patches, and pills can help regulate your estrogen and progesterone levels, which we can measure with a blood test. To learn more about managing menopause, you can request a new patient appointment online.
Home Services Menopause. How you know when you are in menopause Menopause is defined as a woman having gone without a menstrual cycle for a full year, during which her ovaries have stopped releasing an egg every month.
