Menopause is a natural transition, but its symptoms can be far from easy. Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, and vaginal dryness affect millions of women. Dr. Rodriguez and his team help you navigate this stage of life with expert care and lasting relief.
Menopause marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It is officially diagnosed after you have gone 12 consecutive months without a period. The transition to menopause -- called perimenopause -- often begins years before your final period. During perimenopause, you can still get pregnant, so birth control remains important until your provider confirms you have passed your point of fertility.
After menopause, declining estrogen levels increase the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and urinary incontinence. The team monitors and manages these concerns as part of your ongoing care.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood symptoms. It is available as oral tablets, patches, creams, gels, vaginal rings, and pellets. The team works with you to find the right type, dose, and delivery method.
For women who cannot or prefer not to use hormone therapy, non-hormonal medications, vaginal moisturizers, and lifestyle modifications can provide meaningful relief.
If your menopause symptoms are affecting your sleep, relationships, work, or quality of life -- even mildly -- call us. There is no reason to push through this transition alone.
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