Women’s Hormone Replacement Evaluation

Menopause is a natural phase of life that occurs in women around the age of 50, but can happen to women in their 40s or even earlier. It marks the end of your menstruation years when your body stops producing as much estrogen. Women who are considered “in menopause” have stopped having a period or any vaginal spotting for at least twelve months. Though menopause itself requires no treatment, many women seek hormone replacement therapy to treat its symptoms.

Estrogen is the sex hormone that is responsible for a woman’s sexual and reproductive health. The production of estrogen is necessary for the development of breasts and hips, as well as a woman’s ability to menstruate and become pregnant. Estrogen levels naturally rise during puberty, peaks in the days leading up to ovulation and falls during menopause.

During the menopause transition, the ovaries make lower levels of estrogen and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Hormone replacement therapy can effectively manage menopausal symptoms, as the increase in hormone levels can help manage or lessen symptoms. Estrogen is typically recommended in the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed to relieve symptoms and is given in the form of pills, patches, creams, gels and more.

While women’s hormone replacement therapy targets the specific symptoms of menopause, it can enhance your overall well-being, vitality and feelings of confidence, as well! Balancing your hormones this way can:

Hormones fluctuate during your cycle. Though at-home testing methods are available, they can be inaccurate. The best way to get an accurate idea of what is going on with your body and your hormones is by visiting us for a thorough hormone evaluation and to determine your candidacy for hormone replacement therapy. This appointment consists of a discussion of your symptoms and goals with Dr Lindsey and our team, a physical examination and bloodwork. After reviewing your hormone level results, we will work with you to build a treatment plan that focuses on replenishing your hormone needs with hormone replacement therapy.

Managing menopause symptoms can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone! If you need support but do not know where to start, visit our office for a hormone replacement therapy evaluation. This comprehensive assessment will enable Dr. Lindsey and our team to develop a treatment plan aimed at balancing your hormones and helping you feel better. Request your appointment online today or give us a call at (540) 982-0250.

At The Weigh Station, we are committed to helping our patients achieve their health and weight loss goals in a caring and judgment-free environment. No matter what walk of life you come from, Dr. Lindsey and our team look forward to helping you on your journey toward better health and well-being.