Menopausal Management

Introduction

Menopause and perimenopause (time around menopause) are a time of great fluctuation and eventual decline in the levels of the female hormones. This decline effects the body in a variety of ways: hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness and possible pain with intercourse, depression and mood swings, and a decrease in bone strength.

Treatment

Effective management of menopausal symptoms is achieved through a combination of treatment modalities, such as lifestyle changes (including dietary and exercise modifications) and hormonal and medical therapies. These therapies are selected based on the individual symptoms of a patient and tailored to achieve optimal results.