In 2022, The North American Menopause Society (now known as The Menopause Society) released their position statementà hormone therapy (HT) for women IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT for vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome of menopause AND for prevention of bone loss and fracture.
Furthermore, the BENEFITS of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most healthy women under age 60 and within 10 years of menopause onset!
This is huge! Most of us don’t know our options regarding our menopause transition. Did you know the transition (perimenopause) can start in the late 30s? On average, it starts in our 40s and can last for 10 years. Yikes. Average age of menopause in the US is 52.
Are there risks to taking hormone replacement therapy in perimenopause and menopause? Yes.
Are there benefits to taking hormone replacement therapy in menopause? ABSOLUTELY.
You deserve a conversation about YOUR risks and benefits of taking HT in perimenopause and menopause and decide for yourself if its right for you. Untreated menopausal symptoms can be devastating and can have long term consequences.
Have you had your labs checked for some bothersome symptoms that you suspect are perimenopausal and were told, “everything looks good, just learn to deal with it”. Please don’t accept this. Book a video appointment with me, no rushing, no busy waiting room, just me and you. Get the answers you deserve from a menopause specialist.
vasomotor symptoms= VMS hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations
genitourinary syndrome of menopause= GSM vaginal thinning, dryness, painful sex, urinary problems, weakening of pelvic floor
What are common symptoms of menopause?
hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations, itchy ears, dry eyes, dry skin, disruption in muscles, joints or bones, fatigue / low energy, sleep disturbances, weight gain, brain fog, mood changes, irritability, anxiety, depression, vaginal dryness, painful sex, low sex drive, urinary problems, UTIs, vertigo…
Schedule your menopause consultation with me today. Don’t wait any longer.
