Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience as they age. It results from declining estrogen levels and marks the end of menstrual cycles. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. This transition time comes with its fair share of symptoms.
Many women experience bothersome signs and symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. The most common include:
The severity and duration of symptoms depends on the individual. For some women, menopausal symptoms are mild and manageable. But for others, they significantly disrupt daily life. Fortunately, the right treatment approach can help minimize bothersome symptoms.
Simple lifestyle measures can provide relief for some menopausal symptoms. These include:
While helpful, lifestyle approaches alone are often inadequate for more severe menopausal symptoms. Additional medical treatment is frequently needed.
Hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen alone or combined estrogen/progestin, is the most effective treatment for relieving moderate to severe menopausal symptoms. HT is available as pills, skin patches, gels, sprays, and vaginal preparations.
Benefits of HT include:
HT carries some risks like blood clots and stroke. But for most women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits of short-term HT outweigh the risks. Working with an experienced menopause specialist can help optimize HT safety and effectiveness.
New Beginnings HRT Clinic specializes in personalized care for women transitioning through perimenopause and menopause. Our clinic is located right in the heart of Tavernier, surrounded by natural coastal beauty. We help women take charge of their health during this transitional time through individualized treatment plans.
Our medical director Dr. Jane Wells is double board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. With over 15 years experience, Dr. Wells leads our multi-disciplinary team in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for women's hormonal health. We provide consultations, testing, and treatments tailored to each woman's unique needs.
We recognize every woman experiences menopause differently. Beyond hormones, factors like stress, nutrition, fitness, relationships, mental health all impact menopausal symptoms and quality of life. Our team includes mental health counselors, nutritionists, acupuncturists, fitness trainers, and more. We help women transition to menopause from all angles - mind, body, and spirit.
From hormone testing to genetic analysis to telehealth, we utilize innovative technologies to accurately diagnose hormone imbalances and create personalized treatment plans. We offer cutting-edge hormone therapies like bioidentical hormones, testosterone pellets, and compounded formulations to help women find the best options for their bodies.
Our stunning clinic provides a soothing, spa-like setting for women to address sensitive menopause concerns. We offer amenities like heated pools, massage therapy, guided meditation classes in our tranquil courtyard garden, and educational seminars in our lounge. Our caring staff provide exceptional service focused entirely on women's midlife wellness needs.
The first step in developing an effective treatment plan is accurately diagnosing any hormone deficiencies or excesses contributing to symptoms. We provide complete hormone testing and assessments, including:
Blood tests give us objective, quantitative lab values for hormones like:
We frequently check thyroid and adrenal hormones too, since imbalances can exacerbate menopause symptoms.
Saliva testing allows us to evaluate real-time free hormone levels. This gives us insight on daily hormone patterns. We use this to assess:
We also use validated symptom questionnaires like the Menopause Rating Scale to gauge symptom severity. This helps us monitor treatment effectiveness.
By combining lab data, physiological measures, and reported symptoms, we obtain a multidimensional hormone profile for each woman. We then craft custom treatment plans targeting identified deficiencies, excesses, and imbalances.
Studies show that practicing yoga regularly can significantly reduce troublesome menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings and sleep disturbances. The combination of gentle physical activity, deep breathing, meditation and mindfulness in yoga is thought to have a stabilizing effect on shifting hormone levels.
Creating an optimal treatment regimen requires carefully weighing benefits and risks for the individual. We partner with each woman to fully discuss pros/cons of all options. Some key considerations include:
When prescribing hormone therapy, risk factors like age, time since menopause, personal and family medical history help guide therapy choices. Certain health conditions may restrict or influence options.
Prioritizing the most bothersome symptoms to treat can help guide therapeutic choices. For example, women with primarily vaginal dryness may benefit most from localized vaginal estrogen. Those with disruptive hot flashes could consider systemic hormone therapy.
A woman's lifestyle, preferences, and values also impact treatment decisions. Opting for bioidentical over synthetic hormones, patches over pills, or compounded preparations allows personal customization. We help every woman find her best fit.
Hormone therapy requires ongoing fine-tuning until the optimal balance relieving symptoms is found. Follow-up appointments allow evaluation of treatment effectiveness and any needed dose adjustments.
While menopause marks the end of fertility, it opens the door to a new era of vitality. Our goal is helping women transition through menopause gracefully on their own terms. We provide personalized guidance and compassionate care for this voyage of transformation.
Supporting overall wellness is key for managing menopausal changes. We provide integrated care coordination targeting physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
Eating a balanced diet focused on plants, high-quality proteins and fats provides vital phytonutrients and omega acids. We may recommend supplements like calcium, vitamin D, magnesium to support bone health and B vitamins to boost energy.
Regular physical activity not only relieves stress but prevents heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis that menopause increases risks for. We help craft sensible exercise plans - walking outdoors to enjoy Tavernier's natural beauty offers easy cardio. Local gyms like Key Largo Fitness Center provide classes and equipment for strength training.
Practicing self-care through sufficient sleep, massage, counseling builds resilience against mood swings. Our classes teach techniques like mindfulness meditation, guided imagery. Breathing ocean air while admiring island sunsets also does wonders!
We help connect women to Tavernier's many community resources supporting whole health for balanced living through menopause and beyond.
Tavernier’s tropical climate, crystal waters, laidback lifestyle create the perfect setting for unwinding during this transitional time. Our treatments utilize natural elements for healing.
Temperatures averaging 75-85°F year-round minimize triggers for hot flashes. Constant ocean breezes have a cooling effect for body and mind. UV rays remain strong, optimizing vitamin D. Hammocks swaying under palm trees provide perfect reading nooks.
Being immersed in lush greenery or listening to waves lap along the shoreline reduces stress. The scent of tropical blooms reminds to stop and smell the orchids! Outdoor movement - paddleboarding, snorkeling, kayaking allows reconnecting with nature and self.
Island living fosters tranquility instead of chaos. Social gatherings happen spontaneously around fire pits instead of crowded happy hours. And the community comes together - locals offer supportive sisterhood during every phase of life.
Tavernier’s balmy climate and relaxing environment complement our therapies for smooth sailing through midlife changes into the prime of life!
