Menopause signals a transition in a woman's life, marking the end of fertility. It is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period. The average age of menopause is 51, but it can occur earlier or later.
Menopause is associated with changes in hormone levels, most notably dropping estrogen. This can lead to symptoms interfering with physical, mental, and emotional health. Recognizing signs and seeking timely treatment brings significant benefits for wellbeing and quality of life.
Fluctuating and dropping hormone levels affect women differently, but typical problem areas include:
Symptoms range from mild to quite disruptive for everyday tasks, relationships, work productivity and quality of life. Making appropriate lifestyle adjustments provides some relief, but medical treatment is often very helpful.
Getting a full picture of your hormone levels through blood and saliva testing is essential. This identifies imbalances contributing to symptoms.
Your healthcare provider can interpret results and discuss treatment options suited to your needs. The most common approaches include:
Treatment plans are tailored to your labs and symptom profile. Most women report significant improvements within 1-3 months when hormone levels are optimized.
Ongoing monitoring and dosage adjustments may be needed to sustain optimal balance as the body continues transitioning.
Having access to experienced menopause specialists optimizes treatment plans and continuity of care.
Located in Missouri City, Optimal Hormone Wellness Center provides specialized care for menopause, perimenopause and midlife hormone balance. Our goal is restoring wellbeing and vibrancy for women during this transition and beyond.
We understand the life changes affecting patients on many levels - physically, mentally and emotionally. Whole person care is needed. We build close provider-patient relationships and customize treatment plans for each woman's unique needs.
Key elements include: - Initial consultation discussing symptoms, health history and goals - Lab testing to identify hormone imbalances - blood, saliva, urine - Interpreting results and educating patients - Customized treatment plans - hormones, nutrition, lifestyle - Follow-up to ensure effectiveness and adjust as needed - Ongoing support for the duration of treatment
Our extensive experience equips us to effectively treat menopause and perimenopause symptoms when they arise. We also focus proactively on midlife wellness, prevention and anti-aging.
HRT provides the core solution for most patients with moderate to severe menopause symptoms. We utilize bioidentical hormones in various delivery methods:
Estrogens: - 17 beta-estradiol pills - Bi-est cream - Climara/Vivelle patches - Estradiol pellet implants
Progesterone:
- Prometrium capsules
- Crinone vaginal gel
- Progestelle compounded bioidentical
Testosterone - Pills - Pellet implants - Compounded creams
These allow personalized regiments targeting your unique hormone needs and preferences.
Ongoing fine tuning and monitoring ensures ideal balance is sustainably achieved. We also prescribe pharmaceuticals, nutrition and supplements as needed for symptom relief.
While quality medical care is essential, certain lifestyle measures significantly impact hormone balance and reduce menopausal symptoms. We provide specific, practical recommendations to patients including:
Diet and Nutrition - Emphasizing phytoestrogen foods - Anti-inflammatory principles - Limiting sugars - Alcohol moderation - Optimizing protein intake
Exercise - Weight/resistance training - Flexibility/stretching - Balance/coordination - Cardiovascular
Stress Reduction - Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates - Massage Therapy - Acupuncture - Mindfulness meditation
Healthy Sleep Habits
- Blocking light at night
- Room cooling
- Stress relief rituals
- Comfort measures
Community Resources We guide patients to helpful wellness resources near our Missouri City clinic:
With commitment to comprehensive care and these supportive wellness measures, most patients achieve full relief of disruptive menopause symptoms and feel their best.
Testosterone deficiency becomes more prevalent for both sexes beginning in the 4th decade of life. Low testosterone contributes to unwanted signs aging, metabolic issues and loss of vitality.
Symptoms indicating clinically low testosterone levels include:
Lab testing blood levels is needed to confirm below optimal testosterone.
TRT administered under medical supervision restores levels, conferring wide ranging benefits:
In addition to feeling years younger, TRT has been shown to strengthen the immune system, heart health, bone density and more.
There are variety of TRT options well suited for both men and women. We thoughtfully determine the optimal regimen based on need, lifestyle and preferences. Options include:
Testosterone injections - Testosterone cypionate - Testosterone enanthate - Human chorionic gonadotropin
Transdermal testosterone - Patches - Gels - Androgel, Testim - Creams
Testosterone pellets Implanted under the skin for steady release lasting 4-6 months. Convenient, highly effective.
We prescribe pharmaceutical grade medications and apply them according to proven treatment protocols for exceptional patient outcomes.
Careful monitoring and adjustments are made to sustain testosterone levels within ideal range for the long term. We also address related needs including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, diet and lifestyle measures for supporting wellness and anti-aging.
Optimal Hormone Wellness Center provides trusted medical expertise combined with genuine caring. We look forward to helping you feel your best during midlife and beyond through individualized treatment plans. Please contact us today to start your transformative journey!
