Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. It usually occurs naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 due to declining ovarian function and estrogen levels. As a woman approaches menopause, she may experience changes like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and other menopause symptoms. These can significantly impact her quality of life.
Proper diagnosis and timely treatment of menopause can help women better manage symptoms and long term health. Hormone therapy (HT) is an effective approach, especially when customized to an individual's needs. At Vitality Renewal Clinic in Hamburg, we specialize in evidence-based menopause care and HT.
The years and months leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. Common changes include:
These relate to shifting reproductive hormones like estrogen. A thorough evaluation helps identify causes and appropriate treatment options.
Beyond bothersome symptoms, menopause effects longer term health:
This makes healthy lifestyles and preventative care important, especially hormone therapy.
Accurately diagnosing hormone changes underlying menopause is crucial. At Vitality Renewal Clinic, our menopause specialists offer state-of-the-art hormone blood tests and thorough consultations.
Based on test results and symptoms, we craft custom treatment plans to help patients achieve:
We check levels of key hormones using blood tests.
Testosteron and estrogen levels help identify perimenopause onset. Regular cycles despite high FSH levels can mean ovarian reserve declining.
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels rising over 40mIU/mL usually indicate menopause onset. However, hormone levels fluctuate so tests may need repetition for accuracy.
Thyroid hormones also influence menstrual cycles so thyroid function testing is prudent too. Deficiencies can exacerbate menopause symptoms while treatment helps minimize them.
Hormone therapy (HT) helps relieve symptoms and has extensive health benefits according to current recommendations. When benefits outweigh risks for an individual patient, doctors may advise starting HT early on.
Used alone or alongside lifestyle modification, common drug options include:
Estrogen:
Progestogens:
Testosterone:
We also offer compounded bioidentical hormones tailored to patients' needs. These plant-derived hormones closely mimic hormones naturally made by the body.
While hormone therapy effectively treats menopausal symptoms, healthy lifestyle choices further help women transition smoothly.
Eating nutritious minimally processed foods benefits hormone balance and overall health. We recommend:
Relaxation practices like yoga, meditation, deep breathing can help minimize anxiety, mood swings and hot flashes. Massages offer similar benefits. Social connections and community support also help weather emotional ups and downs.
Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises become essential during menopause to counteract bone and muscle loss over time. Aim for 30 minutes daily - walking, jogging, dancing and strength training serve well. Yoga builds strength too.
With extensive training and decades of experience specifically in menopause management and hormone therapy, our practitioners offer exceptional individualized care.
We take time to understand patients' needs andpartner with them to achieve optimal long term health and wellbeing. Cutting edge testing and treatments are tailored to suit individual patients based on latest evidence-based protocols.
Ongoing care focuses both on relieving troublesome symptoms and guidance around diet, exercise, stress reduction for maximizing benefits from hormone therapy. We also offer emotional support during this transition and are there for patients long term.
Our Hamburg clinic's founder Dr. Thomas Schmidt is a renowned menopause expert and thought leader in women's health, aging and hormones. His vision led to Vitality Renewal Clinic' creation over 25 years back.
Patients benefit from his keen expertise along with our other talented providers - Dr. Ulrike Braun,
Collectively our menopause specialists offer:
Patients regularly commend their ability to listen attentively and communicate complex topics simply. Our collaboration with local gynecologists, nutritionists, mental health providers etc. enables holistically supporting women.
We provide cutting-edge hormone tests to accurately determine optimal formulations, doses and routes of administration based on patients' needs and preferences. Follow up tests help ensure treatment effectiveness.
For added convenience, we offer both standard HT options along with
Many women going through menopause find that gentle yoga poses, meditation, and using fans or layered clothing to regulate body temperature can provide symptom relief without medication. These simple lifestyle adjustments can make a big difference in managing menopause changes comfortably.
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We hope you found this guide to menopause care at Vitality Renewal Clinic informative! Please to learn more or schedule an evaluation with our empathetic menopause specialists skilled at optimizing midlife health and wellbeing.
