Menopause often causes symptoms like insomnia, irritability, hot flashes, and painful sex, meaning it can have an adverse effect on everything from daily activities to intimate relationships. At Poplar Avenue Clinic, the board-certified women’s health team offers relief from debilitating menopause symptoms with a range of care options at their office in Memphis, Tennessee. To find out more, call the office today or schedule an appointment online.
Menopause refers to the time when a woman’s menstrual periods stop permanently, signaling an end to her fertility. Medically speaking, a woman is considered to have entered menopause when she hasn’t had a period for 12 consecutive months. Most women enter menopause sometime between their late 40s to early 50s, but natural menopause can occur earlier as well. Surgical removal of the ovaries also causes immediate menopause.
Whether menopause is natural or surgically induced, it causes a drop in the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The decline of these hormones is thought to be the reason behind many of the symptoms associated with menopause.
Many women experience symptoms during menopause, but these can vary significantly between individuals. Some women have severe symptoms, while others have milder symptoms or no symptoms at all.
Menopause symptoms may include:
Menopause symptoms can be debilitating as they may interfere with daily activities or create emotional conflict, and they can have a negative effect on intimate relationships.
It’s important to remember that menopause itself isn’t an illness that requires care. However, medications that address hormonal imbalances and other conditions can make menopause more comfortable. The expert women’s health team at Poplar Avenue Clinic has helped many women navigate the challenges of menopause with treatments that restore comfort and emotional well-being.
Some of the care options your physician may recommend for menopause management include:
To help you make a choice about which care options are right for you, your doctor at Poplar Avenue Clinic educates you on your options, answers all your questions, and discusses all your concerns, so you feel empowered to make a decision about the best way to address your menopause symptoms based on your individual needs.
If you’re suffering from menopause symptoms that interfere with your quality of life, schedule a consultation with the team at Poplar Avenue Clinic to learn how you can find relief. Call the office today, or make an appointment online.
