Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience as they age. It refers to the point in time when a woman stops having her menstrual periods. This typically occurs between the ages of 45-55 years old, with an average age of 51 years.
The lead up to menopause is a stage called perimenopause, which can last several years. During perimenopause, a woman's ovarian follicle count declines and her body produces less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. As a result, she may experience irregular periods, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, or mood changes before reaching full menopause.
Once a woman has gone 12 months without a period, she is considered to have reached menopause. At this stage, her ovaries stop releasing eggs and she is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. The years following menopause are called postmenopause.
Some key things to understand about menopause:
The transition through menopause can be eased through lifestyle measures like proper sleep and exercise. However, hormone therapy may provide the best relief from troublesome symptoms.
At Hormone Health Clinic, our caring medical staff provides customized bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to each woman's needs. With small-batch compounded hormones made just for you, we can help you feel like yourself again during menopause and beyond. Contact us today for a consultation.
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