Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring around age 51, when menstrual periods stop permanently. This natural phase can bring challenging symptoms that impact quality of life, but effective treatments are available to help you thrive.
At MD Total Wellness in Brea, CA, we specialize in individualized care to alleviate menopause symptoms and support overall health. Led by Allison Mollet, PA-C, a certified menopause specialist, our team provides compassionate guidance to help you navigate this transition with ease.
Menopause is defined as the point when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months, signaling the end of ovarian function (North American Menopause Society, 2022). It usually happens between ages 45 and 55, with an average age of 51 in the United States. During menopause, hormone levels decline significantly, leading to various physical and emotional changes. Unlike perimenopause, which involves fluctuating hormones, menopause represents a stable low-hormone state (Santoro et al., 2021). Common signs include the absence of periods, but symptoms may persist or evolve from those experienced earlier.
The drop in hormones during menopause can cause a range of symptoms that affect daily life. These may include:
While some women experience mild symptoms, others find them highly disruptive. Early intervention can provide symptom relief and prevent long-term health issues like osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) is a proven approach to restoring hormonal balance using compounds identical to those produced by the body. Customized BHT often includes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, adjusted based on your unique profile to relieve symptoms effectively (Files et al., 2011). This therapy addresses the root cause of menopausal symptoms by replenishing depleted hormones.
Choosing BHT offers numerous benefits for symptom relief and long-term health:
Research indicates BHT can provide these benefits with a favorable safety profile compared to synthetic alternatives (Holtorf, 2009).
BHT is tailored to your preferences and needs, with various delivery options:
The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study highlighted risks with synthetic hormones, including slight increases in breast cancer and heart issues, leading to widespread caution (Rossouw et al., 2002). However, reanalyses and newer studies show that bioidentical hormones, especially when started early, do not carry the same risks and likely even protect against certain conditions (Fournier et al., 2009; Manson et al., 2020). Experts now endorse BHT for symptomatic women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, emphasizing benefits over risks (Stuenkel et al., 2015). Since bioidentical options aren’t patentable, they receive less pharmaceutical promotion, and less use by our healthcare system, but evidence supports their use (Cirigliano, 2007).
Optimizing BHT requires patience, as individual responses vary. Factors like lifestyle, genetics, and co-existing conditions influence outcomes, necessitating ongoing adjustments. A knowledgeable provider is essential to refine your regimen and monitor progress through symptoms and labs (Pinkerton & Santoro, 2015).
At MD Total Wellness in Brea, CA, we offer comprehensive menopause management with personalized BHT plans. Allison Mollet, PA-C, MSCP, brings specialized expertise to create treatments aligned with your goals. Our offerings include:
Embrace menopause as a new chapter—don’t let symptoms hold you back. Schedule a free consultation with Allison Mollet, PA-C, MSCP, at MD Total Wellness in Brea, CA, to reclaim your vitality and safeguard your future health.
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