Menopause is a natural transition that typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. During this time, estrogen and progesterone production declines leading to various symptoms that can significantly impact one's quality of life.
Getting timely menopause treatment is crucial for relieving symptoms and reducing long-term health risks associated with hormone changes. At Vitality Hormone Center in Alton, our menopause doctors and endocrinologists specializing in menopause provide personalized care plans to help patients navigate menopause comfortably.
The most common menopausal symptoms include:
While these may resolve over time, getting timely diagnosis and treatment can provide relief when the symptoms are most severe during the menopause transition.
In addition to bothersome symptoms affecting quality of life, menopause increases risks for certain health conditions later in life:
Getting individualized menopause therapy and adopting healthy lifestyle habits can help mitigate these long-term health threats.
Since menopause involves complex hormonal changes over months and years during the menopausal transition, getting an accurate diagnosis is key. At our Vitality Hormone Center clinic in Alton, our certified menopause practitioner conducts detailed health assessments including:
Based on the clinical assessment, we determine where patients are in their menopause transition and recommend safe, effective treatment options.
The main goal of menopause treatment is relieving disruptive symptoms for an improved quality of life, while also reducing long-term health risks. Our endocrinologist specializing in menopause in Alton customizes treatment plans based on each patient's needs and health profile.
We offer both FDA-approved hormones as well as specialized compounded hormone therapy at our Alton clinic.
Lifestyle changes enhance hormone therapy benefits for optimal menopause transition relief.
For patients unable or preferring not to take hormone therapy, we offer:
With close symptom monitoring and follow-up care, non-hormonal relief is possible for some patients.
Navigating menopause can be challenging without proper clinical guidance. As certified menopause practitioners, our practitioners stay current on the latest advancements in menopause medicine. We help patients understand their options and provide evidence-based recommendations tailored to their unique health status and needs during this transition and beyond.
The multi-disciplinary team at our Vitality Hormone Center clinic delivers comprehensive menopause care including:
Our menopause doctor collaborates directly with patients’ other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care including:
When facing disruptive menopause symptoms, finding empathetic medical guidance you can trust is critical.
With over 15 years serving Maine women transitioning through menopause, our menopause doctors and practitioners have the expertise to help develop personalized care plans for symptom relief.
In addition to standard lab testing, we offer advanced hormone panel testing to uncover subtle imbalances causing symptoms. This ensures accurate diagnoses guiding precise treatment plans.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits all approach, our certified menopause practitioner takes time to understand patients’ health histories and lifestyle factors to create customized treatment plans for optimal safety and efficacy during this transition.
We provide compassionate support through every stage, listening to patients’ concerns and fine-tuning therapies until optimal symptom relief and restored quality of life are achieved.