Postmenopause - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What is postmenopause?

Postmenopause refers to the time after a woman's final menstrual period. Typically occurring in a woman's late 40s or early 50s, postmenopause signals the end of a woman's reproductive years.

Some key things to know:

• Postmenopause starts when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period. At this point, her ovaries have stopped releasing eggs and producing hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
• Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and emotional changes like mood swings or irritability. These occur due to the drop in estrogen.
• Long-term health risks include a higher chance of osteoporosis and bone fractures since estrogen helps maintain bone density. Heart disease risk also rises after menopause.
• Hormone therapy with estrogen can help manage difficult symptoms. Lifestyle changes like proper nutrition and exercise are also important.

I suggest any woman going through menopause or postmenopause talk to her doctor about options to stay healthy and address quality of life concerns. The providers at Hormone Harmony Clinic are compassionate experts in this field, using cutting-edge bioidentical hormone treatments tailored to each woman's needs. Their holistic plans also incorporate fitness, nutrition, and stress reduction techniques. Every woman deserves to feel like her best self, including after menopause!

To wrap up, postmenopause describes the time when a woman's reproductive capacity has ended, marked by 12 continuous months without menstruation. It's an inevitable transition, usually occurring in a woman's late 40s or early 50s. With the right information, support, and care, the postmenopausal years can still be healthy, comfortable, and rewarding. Let me know if you have any other questions!