Menopause Treatments
Menopause Therapy
Early Menopause
Premature or early-onset menopause occurs when a woman reaches menopause in her 30s. This can be caused by premature ovarian failure, chemotherapy, radiation, or a surgical procedure that removes the ovaries. These factors can trigger menopause earlier than usual, leading to similar symptoms as natural menopause.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the early stage of the transition leading up to menopause. During this phase, many women begin experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, and brain fog. These symptoms are a result of fluctuating hormone levels and can vary in intensity and duration for each woman.
Menopause
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years when menstrual cycles cease and the ovaries stop releasing eggs. The transition typically begins in the mid-40s and lasts around 5 to 8 years. During this time, the production of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries gradually declines, leading to various physical and emotional changes.
Post Menopause
Post-menopause is the phase that occurs after menopause has been completed. During this time, hormonal and metabolic changes can increase the risk of various health concerns, such as weight gain, bone fractures, heart disease, osteoporosis, vaginal dryness or atrophy, and potentially diabetes. Managing these risks is crucial for maintaining health and well-being after menopause.
The Benefits of Menopause Treatment
Burn Fat & Increase your Metabolism
Hormone therapy for women can boost the body's metabolic rate, enhancing the ability to burn fat, build lean muscle mass, and improve body tone. By restoring hormonal balance, women can experience increased energy, improved fitness results, and overall better physical health.
Enhanced Sense of Well-Being
A decrease in hormones can affect both physically and emotionally. Reduced testosterone levels contribute to symptoms like fatigue, irritability, and depression. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) offers a solution to restore balance, enhancing mood, boosting energy levels, and improving overall well-being.
Supports Endothelial Vascular Health
The vascular endothelium is the inner lining of blood vessels, playing a crucial role in maintaining vascular homeostasis. Healthy endothelium is essential for regulating normal vascular tone, ensuring proper blood flow and supporting overall cardiovascular health throughout the body.
Restored Libido and Improved Sex Drive
Sex drive and libido are closely linked to hormone production and balance. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Wilmette offers a reliable solution for addressing hormonal imbalances that can impact sexual health. By restoring balance, HRT can improve libido, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Stronger, Healthier Bones and Joints
As women age, a decrease in hormonal levels can lead to a decline in bone density, increasing the risk of fractures, breaks, and osteoporosis. Hormones play a crucial role in maintaining bone mineral density and supporting improved muscle tone, which helps with increased support and mobility. Hormone Replacement Therapy can help restore balance, promoting stronger bones and better overall health.
Improved Heart and Cardiovascular Health
Hormone therapy can support red blood cell production, which is essential for physical exertion and performance. Additionally, it plays a vital role in maintaining a strong, healthy heart by improving circulation and oxygen delivery throughout the body. This contributes to enhanced cardiovascular health and overall vitality.
Boost Energy Levels, Excelerate Endurance
With Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), patients often feel restored, full of energy, and motivated to re-engage with their work, hobbies, and personal life. Enhanced exercise performance, an increased sex drive, and spending quality time with friends and family can lead to a new lease on life, helping you feel revitalized and more connected.
Increased Memory and Cognition
Several studies have shown that higher testosterone levels are linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, increased testosterone has been associated with improvements in memory, rate of recall, and overall cognitive function, promoting better brain health and mental clarity.
Do You have any Signs of Menopause?
Loss of Energy / Tired
Decreased Sex Drive or Libido
Weight Gain Despite Exercise
Inability to Lose Fat Despite Exercise
Lack of Muscle Gain Despite Exercise
Lower Tolerance to Working Out
Depression or Depressed Moods
Loss of Memory
Difficulty Sleeping
Sensitivity to Heat or Cold
Excessive Thirst
Increased Sweating
Frequent Bowel Movements
Loss of Muscle Tone
Dry Skin
Increased Hunger
Colored Stretch Marks
Menopausal Symptoms
Hot Flashes
Vaginal Dryness
Poor Focus / Poor Memory
Irritability / Mood Swings
Anxiety / Depression
Inflammation / Joint Stiffness
Long Recovery Post-Exercise
Loss of Hair / Hair Thinning
Are you a Candidate for Hormone Therapy?
How does our Menopause Treatment Work?
First Consultation
A Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) consultation is the first step in determining the most effective treatments for you. During this consultation, we will review your medical history, evaluate your symptoms, and discuss the potential benefits you can expect. Bloodwork can begin on day one to help guide the process and tailor a treatment plan specifically for your needs.
Bloodwork Results
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy helps stimulate red blood cell production, which is essential for physical exertion and performance. Additionally, it supports maintaining a strong, healthy heart by improving circulation and oxygen delivery throughout the body, boosting overall cardiovascular health.
Personalized Plan
Symptoms can affect both physically and emotionally, leading to fatigue, irritability, and depression. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) offers a solution to restore balance, helping to enhance mood, improve energy levels, and support overall well-being, allowing you to feel like yourself again.
Transformation
Begin seeing significant improvements in your overall health, sex drive, confidence, and body fat within weeks and years. We look forward to transforming you back into your youth in a quick, efficient, and non-invasive way.
Optimize your Lifestyle with Menopause Therapy
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for women, when done correctly, uses bio-identical hormones that can directly contribute to longevity and significantly improve your quality of life. By replenishing the essential hormones your body needs, BHRT helps to manage the profound mind-body shifts that occur as you age, promoting balance, vitality, and overall well-being.
