The years leading up to and following menopause represent a period of great transition in a woman's body. As menopause specialists at Vitality Balance Clinic, we understand the many ways hormone changes impact health, wellness and quality of life at midlife and beyond.
During the menopausal transition, the ovaries gradually produce less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal shifts set off a variety of symptoms ranging from hot flashes and sleep disruptions to vaginal dryness, mood changes and urinary issues. While some symptoms resolve post-menopause, many women struggle for years without symptomatic relief. Unaddressed hormone imbalances also raise long-term health risks like heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes.
Through comprehensive lab testing and analysis, our endocrinologist specializing in menopause can uncover specific hormone deficiencies and imbalances contributing to troubling menopause symptoms. Based on test results, we develop customized menopause treatment plans to help women regain hormonal balance, health and vitality in midlife and beyond.
The years surrounding menopause provide a critical window of opportunity to get tested, address symptoms early on and reduce future health risks. We cannot overstate the importance of timely treatment when it comes to optimizing health and wellness long-term. At Vitality Balance Clinic, we make testing, diagnosis and individualized treatment convenient and affordable.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can provides safe, natural relief by restoring hormone levels back to an optimal balance. As leaders in BHRT, Vitality Balance Clinic specializes in menopause hormone therapy tailored to meet each woman's unique needs and health goals.
The key advantages of bioidentical over synthetic hormone therapies include:
As a first step, we run hormone tests to accurately measure circulating blood levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Testing also evaluates levels of stress hormones like cortisol which commonly surge around menopause.
Based test results, our menopause specialist can pinpoint specific deficiencies contributing to unpleasant symptoms. We then develop a tailored hormone balancing program based on unique test results and health factors.
Follow-up hormone tests help determine optimal hormone dosing over time. We closely monitor patient progress to ensure treatments remain effective and appropriate as bodies change with age.
Did you know that cognitive behavioral therapy, a type of talk therapy focusing on changing thought patterns, has been found in studies to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes for some women going through menopause? Though not a medical treatment, therapy can provide relief by helping women manage stress and anxiety related to menopausal symptoms.
The goal of BHRT is not to flood the system with hormones, but rather to restore levels back to a healthy, balanced state. We accomplish this by replacing bioidentical versions of the exact hormones that decline during perimenopause and menopause.
Our clinic offers convenient BHRT delivery methods to fit different lifestyles and preferences:
There is no “one-size-fits-all" approach to managing menopause. Based on your hormone testing, health history and goals, our menopause clinic specialists thoughtfully design a treatment plan suited to your unique needs. We help you decide which BHRT delivery methods make the most sense for your lifestyle while providing safe, steady hormone balancing effects.
Follow-up visits allow for testing hormone levels and finetuning doses over time. We also provide nutritional guidance and fitness recommendations personalized to support hormone balance and health during midlife and beyond. Our goal is to empower women to take charge of their health and wellbeing long after menopause.
Hormone therapy works best alongside a hormone-supportive lifestyle. At Vitality Balance Clinic, we offer evidence-based strategies - from stress resilience practices to dietary approaches - proven to promote hormone balance naturally. Lifestyle techniques help smooth the menopausal transition, bolster treatment benefits and foster enduring good health.
Certain foods contain plant compounds that mimic estrogen’s effects or help regulate natural estrogen levels. We provide personalized nutrition guidance to help women get more of these hormone-nourishing foods:
Regular exercise helps stabilize hormones and offsets risks for heart disease and diabetes heightened by menopause. We offer tips on incorporating movement into daily routines in fun, sustainable ways. Local favorites like hiking trails, fitness studios offering mat pilates and barre, rec center pools and spin classes cater to a wide range of interests and abilities.
Unmanaged stress strains the adrenal glands and puts pressure on the entire endocrine system. We teach clinically proven techniques - like breathwork, meditation and yoga - proven to activate the body’s relaxation response and took cortisol levels. Local yoga studios, mindfulness centers and spas provide welcoming environments to practice self-care and resilience.
We help women tap into community support to smooth the transition through menopause and beyond. From online forums to professional networks like
With warmth and skill, our practitioners guide women through every step of testing, diagnosis and treatment to address the root causes of hormone troubles. We earn trust through expert care anchored in:
We also streamline costs through value-based fees inclusive of consultations, testing, treatments and follow-up care. Our goal is to make individualized BHRT easily accessible so more women can benefit from better health and wellness in midlife and beyond.
If lingering menopause symptoms are disrupting sleep, mood, energy levels or intimate relationships, know lasting relief is within reach. Contact Vitality Balance Clinic today to explore whether hormone balancing therapies are right for you.
