Perimenopause and Menopause

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again!

Perimenopause and menopause are a natural part of aging. They can also be a time of significant change and uncertainty.

You may be worried about the physical symptoms, but you may also experience emotional changes. It’s normal to feel a little scared or confused during this time, particularly with symptoms like:

• hot flashes,
• night sweats,
• mood swings,
• insomnia,
• weight gain,
• low libido,
• vaginal dryness,
• or other symptoms that make you feel uncomfortable, frustrated, or even depressed.

These are signs of the natural transitions that occur when your ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone.

While these changes are normal, they can often be unbearable. But they don’t have to be.

We offer a safe and effective way to restore your hormonal balance and help you feel like yourself again: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Learn how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Call us for a free phone consultation: 817-539-6168

Perimenopause and Menopause: What’s the Difference?

If you’re starting to experience some changes in your body as described above, these are signs you’re entering perimenopause. This is the transitional period leading up to menopause.

The average age for perimenopause to begin is around 40, but it can vary. Pregnancy is still possible during this time, but it eventually leads to menopause, where menstrual periods cease.

Hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause, particularly estrogen and progesterone. This imbalance can cause unpleasant and unexpected symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.

These symptoms can vary from woman to woman. The severity of symptoms can also vary; some women experience only mild symptoms, while for others, they may be so severe that they interfere with daily life.

When your ovaries stop producing eggs altogether, you are in menopause. This usually happens around age 51, but it can happen earlier or later.

Menopause is when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for 12 consecutive months. It’s important to note that this isn’t a finite event, but a process, as you transition from perimenopause into menopause.

This transition is usually gradual, spanning a few years to a decade. However, certain health factors can speed this up, including: 

• chronic health conditions like diabetes or insulin resistance
• smoking
• genetics
• obesity
• malnutrition
• serious illnesses like cancer, which can disrupt hormone production

Estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid levels all decline during menopause, which leads to a variety of symptoms.

Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms Can Overlap

The symptoms you experience during this time of hormonal change can definitely overlap. This is particularly true as you get closer to your period stopping completely.

While this is not a complete list of symptoms, it includes the most common ones.

• Hot flashes, night sweats
• Fatigue
• Sleep difficulties
• Weight gain or trouble losing weight
• Irritability, anxiety, and/or depression
• Trouble concentrating
• Irregular, heavier, or lighter periods
• Inability to handle stress
• Decreased muscle tone
• Hair loss or changes in hair texture
• Dry, sagging, or thinning skin
• Thinning eyelashes and/or eyebrows
• Memory issues and/or brain fog
• Joint aches, inflammation
• Acne
• Vaginal atrophy (thinning, drying, inflammation)
• Decreased libido
• Painful intercourse
• Osteopenia/osteoporosis

But you can feel better during this time, as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help balance your hormones.

It’s important to understand that we prescribe only bioidentical hormones, as they don’t come with the side effects of traditional hormone replacement therapy.

Benefits of Bioidentical Hormones

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help you feel like yourself again, despite the changes your body is going through. Plus, by naturally replacing the hormones your body loses, you lower your risk of age-related health issues. Some of the benefits of bioidentical hormones include:

• Reduced hot flashes and night sweats
• Improved sleep quality and energy levels
• Enhanced mood and mental clarity
• Increased libido and sexual satisfaction
• Decreased vaginal dryness and discomfort
• Lowered risk of osteoporosis and fractures
• Better cardiovascular health and blood pressure
• Balanced weight and metabolism

These are not all the benefits, but imagine how much better you will feel when these symptoms are relieved!

We Are Passionate About Helping You Live a Wonderful Life as You Age

Dr. Berutti is committed to naturally improving the aging process, giving you renewed energy and hope for a long and productive life.

She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She has extensive knowledge of BHRT and has studied under the world’s best functional medicine doctors and anti-aging specialists.

Dr. Berutti, PA Melanie Martin, and our entire staff are here to help you achieve your healthcare goals. When you come to our office, we will treat you with compassion and provide the special attention you deserve.

We know that perimenopause and menopause can be a challenging time, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone.

Learn more about us here.  

Start Feeling Like Yourself Again! Your First Step is a Free Phone Consultation.

You don’t have to keep living with your perimenopause or menopause symptoms. There is hope!

Call our New Patient Coordinator. She is happy to speak with you anytime Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.

She will take the time to answer your questions, explain our protocols and fees, and help you make an informed decision about whether we are the right fit for you. There are no obligations for this complimentary phone consultation.

Please call to get more information about how our clinic and Dr. Berutti or Melanie Martin, PA, can help you with your health goals.

We look forward to the opportunity to restore your health and regain your vitality for life!

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