PERIMENOPAUSAL AND MENOPAUSAL HEALTH

Why Body Perimenopausal and Menopausal Health Matters

The menopause transition can be a challenging time for many women and can last for years. Additionally, menopausal women are at risk for accelerated bone loss, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline. From symptoms in the early stages, such as changes in mood, sleep, sexual function or desire, brain fog, and weight gain, to vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats – we’re here to help!

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Balancing hormones can be improved with changes in lifestyle and diet, but often, hormone replacement therapy is the key to symptom relief and healthy aging. We recognize the life-changing benefits HRT can provide and take the time to thoughtfully prescribe the right dose for you with consideration of other health factors such as cardiovascular disease risk, bone health, and cancer risk. 

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When prescribing HRT, we follow up regularly to monitor not just your lab values, but also how you’re feeling. We offer bioidentical HRT in the form of transdermal patches, topical compounded preparations, appropriate oral options, vaginal suppositories, injectables, and implanted hormone pellets (estradiol and testosterone). 

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Hormone pellets are a convenient option for individuals who don’t prefer daily or weekly dosing. This is a quick, comfortable in-office procedure performed by Dr. Fischer. Appropriately dosed estradiol and/or testosterone pellets are placed under the skin in the buttocks area and closed with adhesive “stiches.” Most activities can be presumed immediately.