Women's Health
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Peri-Menopause & Menopause Care
Our medical services address women's unique challenges, especially as they age. One of the most common challenges is the transition to menopause.
Peri-menopause is the phase where estrogen production drops, causing hormone imbalance and various symptoms that can affect well-being in a significant way. Peri-menopause typically lasts 4 to 8 years and is marked by changes in menstrual cycle regularity and the onset of symptoms like mood swings, worsening anxiety, insomnia, and hot flashes that can vary in intensity from woman to woman.
One year after the final menstrual period marks the beginning of menopause. For some women, this transition can also be the peak of their symptoms, requiring tailored management and support.
MetroBest Health Services offers hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to replace and balance your hormones. We offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), aligning hormones to your own, easing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, vaginal dryness and low libido.
Our certified registered nurse practitioner uses only bio-identical hormones to help you feel your best mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Hormonal Weight Gain
Navigating the challenges of peri-menopause/menopause can be overwhelming, especially for women experiencing severe symptoms.
Hormones regulate many body functions, including metabolism, mood, and reproduction.
Hormonal imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. The imbalances can affect anyone, but they are more common during puberty, peri-menopause/menopause, and andropause (male menopause). These imbalances can also result from medical conditions like thyroid disorders, PCOS, and insulin resistance.
Hormonal imbalances can cause insulin resistance, making it difficult to manage blood sugar. This is common in conditions like PCOS and often leads to increased abdominal fat.
As women age, especially during menopause, progesterone levels naturally decline. This can cause bloating, water retention, and increased fat storage, leading to weight gain. Estrogen levels can also fluctuate due to perimenopause, menopause, or conditions like PCOS. High estrogen may cause fat storage in the hips and thighs, while low estrogen often leads to increased abdominal fat.
Hypothyroidism slows down metabolism due to low thyroid hormone levels, leading to weight gain, fatigue, and difficulty losing weight, even with a healthy diet and exercise. Chronic stress raises cortisol levels. Elevated cortisol promotes fat storage, especially around the abdomen and increases cravings for high-calorie foods.
Addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalances is key to managing weight gain effectively. If you are ready for relief and a return to balance, schedule your visit online now.
Milca Kaplan, CRNP, empathizes with the struggle to find quality menopause care from her own personal journey and is dedicated to aiding women experiencing hormonal imbalances with tailored services.
And let Metrobest restore your well-being.
FAQS
When should I schedule a women’s health consultation?
Schedule a women’s health consultation at MetroBest Health Services if you experience menopause symptoms that affect your quality of life.
These symptoms can include:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Vaginal atrophy (tissue shrinkage)
- Irregular periods
- Pain with sex
- Lack of sex drive
- Weight gain
Hormonal imbalances can also cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
What are the benefits of women’s health programs?
MetroBest Health Services provides compassionate women’s health services to support women as they transition into their postmenopausal years. We can help you find lasting relief from uncomfortable menopause symptoms.
Do you take insurance?
We do not accept medical insurance. However, many of our clients use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover their expenses. If you have one of these accounts, we can either bill them directly, or provide you with a detailed receipt (superbill) for reimbursement.
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