Menopause Treatment in Indianapolis
“The key to feeling your best starts with forming a partnership with a doctor who has experience with the safest hormone therapy options. I have been treating women with menopausal symptoms for nearly 35 years and have truly perfected the art of helping women feel like themselves again with the use of bioidentical hormone therapy.”
-- Dr. Mac
Experiencing the first stages of menopause can be disruptive and may leave you questioning whether you can continue to lead the life you’ve known. Our menopause solutions help women take charge of their physical condition so they can continue to engage in a joyful, independent life with your family and friends. Through early intervention, with bioidentical hormones, Dr. McLaughlin, Taylor Johnson, WHNP and Megan Woodard, FNP strive to help women cope with the challenges of aging and offer encouragement in maintaining a healthier life. Hormone replacement therapy is "personalized" and "individualized".
Menopause
According to The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation confirmed after 12 months without a period or when the ovaries have been surgically removed.
Menopause is associated with a reduced ovarian function and results in lower hormone levels. There are many factors associated with an earlier age of menopause.
The median age for onset is age 51; however, premature menopause can occur under the age of 40.
Post-Surgical Menopause
Premature aging in women may occur indirectly as a result of having their ovaries removed during a hysterectomy. A study shows that 1 in 3 gynecologists do this to reduce a woman’s risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Yet, removal of the ovaries will cause a hormonal imbalance that can lead to a decrease in quality of life.
Symptoms of Menopause
Symptoms may include:
- Irritability, Crying Spells
- Fatigue
- Hot Flashes
- Night Sweats
- Sleep Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pain and/or Burning Upon Urination
- Decreased Sexual Desire
- Decreased Sexual Activity
- Menstrual Cycle Changes
- Forgetfulness, Fuzzy thinking, Decreased Memory
- Vaginal Dryness and Irritation
- Chronic Vaginal Yeast & Bacterial Infections
- Heart Palpitations
- Depression, Anxiety or Nervousness
- Headaches
- Joint Pain
- Increased Food Cravings, Stubborn Weight Gain
- Hair Loss
What is the next step?
The first step in the process is to have your labs drawn. Blood tests are used to measure estradiol, progesterone & testosterone levels. The results are used to adjust your hormone levels and help you feel your best and improve your quality of life. Schedule a visit with Dr. McLaughlin, Taylor Johnson, WHNP or Megan Woodard, FNP to have your hormone levels measured and start a hormone replacement therapy in Indianapolis that restores the hormones you are missing.
