The onset of menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur anywhere from 40-55 years of age. As estrogen levels decline, women may begin experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and more.
Many women have hot flashes and/or night sweats during menopause. Hot flashes cause a sudden feeling of warmth in the face, neck, and chest that can spread across the body. Night sweats occur with hot flashes at night or independently, causing profuse sweating. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and last for years for some women.
With less estrogen, the vaginal tissue becomes drier, thinner, and more prone to irritation and infection. Many women experience vaginal dryness, itching, burning, pain, bleeding, more frequent UTIs, and lowered sex drive. Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants can help provide relief.
Mood changes like irritability, anxiety, sadness, trouble focusing, lack of motivation, and reduced stress tolerance are common during the menopause transition. Support groups, counseling, stress management techniques, and sometimes antidepressants can help.
Up to 60% of menopausal women struggle with sleeping problems like insomnia, waking frequently, poor sleep quality, and feeling unrested. Hot flashes and night sweats disrupt sleep. Good sleep hygiene habits, white noise, blackout curtains, layered bedding, or sleep aids may help.
Some women also have urinary incontinence, digestive issues, headaches, joint pain, heart palpitations, hair thinning, weight gain, dry eyes, gum sensitivity, tingling extremities, breast pain, loss of height, and more during menopause.
Navigating the changes of menopause can be challenging. Getting effective treatment early on makes a significant difference in a woman's quality of life. The longer menopausal symptoms go untreated, the more they tend to worsen over time. Women may miss out socially, struggle in personal relationships, see declines in work performance, and have increased risks for certain health conditions.
Harmony Hormone Center has top menopause specialists to help women understand what is happening in their bodies and create customized treatment plans to relieve symptoms and feel their best again. We focus on balancing hormones through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, nutrition plans, fitness guidance, and more based on lab testing and each patient's needs.
When women get the right care early in the menopause transition, symptoms can often be stopped before they escalate. We help women take control of their health during this major life change. Contact us today to learn about our complimentary consultations.
There are various safe and effective options for easing menopause symptoms:
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves taking small doses of hormones like estrogen, progesterone or testosterone to supplement the body's declining levels. HRT is highly effective at relieving hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal issues, bone loss, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and more. It can be taken as pills, patches, gels, sprays, creams, shots, vaginal rings, or pellet implants.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in structure to the hormones made in the body. Derived from plant sources, they are customized to match a woman's hormone levels and metabolism for optimal safety and results. Common bioidenticals used in HRT include estradiol, estriol, progesterone and testosterone.
Some women prefer to ease menopause symptoms through non-hormonal means:
Adjusting lifestyle factors helps some women manage menopausal discomfort:
Alternative approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, yoga, and acupuncture may provide benefit too.
There is no singular “right choice” for managing menopause - it depends on the individual. Severe, disruptive symptoms often require more than lifestyle measures alone. Hormone therapy remains the most effective option for a wide range of menopause concerns.
Harmony Hormone Center’ menopause specialists tailor evidence-based treatment plans to each woman’s unique symptom profile, medical history, risk factors, preferences, and goals. We help patients understand all their options to make educated choices. Contact us today to find the optimal solutions for you.
For over 25 years, Harmony Hormone Center has specialized in hormone balance care for women and men throughout all life stages. Our clinic is located right here in Ridgewood, NJ - we are proud to serve our local community.
Led by top board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners, we have an exceptional reputation for compassionate, patient-centered care. Harmony Hormone Center has been recognized as one of the region’s top hormone therapy clinics.
We know that every patient is unique, with individual needs. At Harmony Hormone Center, we tailor treatment plans through a comprehensive, integrative process:
You are a whole person - we consider all aspects to help you thrive.
Many women going through menopause find that practicing meditation and mindfulness techniques helps ease troublesome symptoms. Meditation has been shown to reduce hot flashes, improve sleep, and lessen anxiety and irritability by naturally lowering stress hormone levels in the body.
Precise diagnostics are key to effective solutions. We utilize top-quality labs for blood, saliva, urine, and tissue testing to pinpoint imbalances. Specialized assessments like our Micronutrient Test find nutritional deficiencies affecting hormone metabolism. We also consider your risk factors for various conditions influenced by hormone changes like heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
The Harmony Hormone Center clinical team stays current on the latest evidence and best practices in hormone therapy. Our bioidentical hormone remedies are unparalleled in quality, safety and effectiveness thanks to our preferred compounding pharmacies and advanced delivery methods.
We offer cutting-edge options like sustained-release Nexplanon estrogen implants for steady, customizable hormone supplementation lasting months. Continual innovation ensures our patients have access to premier treatments.
While hormone balance is foundational, nutrition, movement, stress relief, environmental inputs, genetics and mental outlook all play key supporting roles. Our practitioners help identity potential areas for optimizing wellness more broadly. We offer counseling on nutritious eating, targeted nutrient support, fitness habits, and using mindfulness techniques for better resilience. This creates the best context for HRT results.
Harmony Hormone Center has an exceptional track record of patient success through our personalized, evidence-based process. Let us help you take charge of your menopause relief journey.
The community of Ridgewood and surrounding Bergen County towns have much to offer women going through menopause. Beautiful parks and outdoor spaces provide plenty of options for relaxation and recreation to support wellness. From yoga studios helping manage stress to healthy cafes and farm-to-table fare, resources abound for self-care.
Harmony Hormone Center provides specialized clinical services, advanced hormone testing, cutting-edge treatments, nutritional guidance and holistic support in a welcoming local setting. We are dedicated menopause specialists helping women address changes proactively for more ease, vitality and confidence during this transition and beyond.
Our clinicians stay current on the latest research and clinical applications in women’s health:
Accurately assessing hormone status is crucial for treatment plans that are safe and effective. We utilize leading-edge assessments like our exclusive Micronutrient Test to uncover nutritional deficiencies and sensitivities affecting hormone health. Our preferred labs provide gold-standard blood, urine, salivary, and tissue analyses.
The Harmony Hormone Center clinical team specializes in custom-compounded, bioidentical hormone therapies to target each woman’s imbalances precisely. With premium nutrients added for better metabolism and uptake, our remedies lead to excellent symptom relief and fitness gains. We also offer cutting-edge options like Nexplanon compounded estrogen implants for steady dosing lasting 4-6 months.
Our practitioners help patients identify areas for optimizing wellness more expansively through personalized nutrition plans, evidence-based micronutrients, stress reduction techniques, fitness recommendations tuned to needs and goals, and environmental input adjustments. This integrative process supports HRT for best comfort, resilience and vitality during menopause and beyond.
We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with your existing healthcare providers for seamless support. Contact Harmony Hormone Center today to learn more and schedule a complimentary consultation.
