Menopause is a natural part of aging that all women experience as their bodies transition out of the reproductive stage of life. The average age for menopause onset is 51, but it can happen anywhere between the ages of 40-58. During this time, women's bodies produce less of the key hormones estrogen and progesterone, which can lead to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, insomnia, mood changes, and more.
While menopause is inevitable, the symptoms don't have to disrupt daily life. Hormone therapy can provide safe and effective relief through replacing depleted hormones like estrogen and progesterone to restore balance. When administered correctly at proper levels, hormone therapy can help women manage symptoms for an overall enhanced quality of life.
At Balance Hormone Center in Long Beach, California, we specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help women navigate menopause gracefully. Our compassionate and experienced practitioners focus on listening to your needs and crafting personalized treatment plans. We believe maintaining hormone balance is key to vibrant health during midlife and beyond.
The first step in hormone therapy is always diagnostic lab testing. At Balance Hormone Center, we utilize advanced blood, saliva, and urine tests to get a full picture of your hormone levels, including:
Understanding your individual hormone profile is key for developing an effective treatment plan. Follow-up testing helps us continually adjust your dosage and delivery methods for optimal results.
Once we understand your hormone levels, we can develop a customized therapy plan. At Balance Hormone Center, we specialize in bioidentical hormone therapy using FDA-approved products.
Bioidentical hormones are formulated from plant sources to be molecularly identical to the hormones naturally produced by the female body. This allows them to bind and act in the same ways within a woman's cells and tissues.
Research shows bioidentical hormones:
With close symptom monitoring and follow-up testing, we can continually optimize your bioidentical hormone dosages so you receive the lowest effective levels for your individual needs.
At Balance Hormone Center, common hormonal therapies include:
We also provide recommendations on diet, exercise, stress management and other lifestyle factors that support hormone balance and wellbeing during menopause.
Here in Long Beach, we're fortunate to live in a coastal climate that makes menopause a bit more comfortable than in hotter, more humid parts of the country. Our
Many women are surprised to learn that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be an effective menopause treatment. CBT helps women manage troublesome menopause symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and mood changes by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and teaching coping strategies. Research shows CBT significantly improves menopause-related quality of life.
In addition to Balance Hormone Center' individualized bioidentical hormone therapy, we also partner with premier wellness businesses in the Long Beach area:
We're dedicated to collaborating with other caring professionals to make hormone optimization during menopause as streamlined and supportive as possible right here in Long Beach.
Menopause undoubtedly brings changes, but it also allows women to enter a new stage of life unencumbered by menstrual cycles and birth control. At Balance Hormone Center, we view menopause as a doorway to your next chapter, full of potential for renewed creativity, focus, and purpose. With proper hormone balance as the foundation, you can craft a vibrant, joyful future.
We feel privileged to guide women through this transition with individualized care, discretion, and compassion. If you're looking for a partner to help optimize your wellbeing during menopause, contact us today to learn more about our hormone therapy services. Here's to embracing the possibilities ahead!
The most common symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, trouble sleeping, mood changes like irritability or anxiety, slower metabolism, and loss of breast fullness. Every woman experiences menopause differently.
The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur anywhere between 40-58. Perimenopause, the transition period leading up to menopause, usually begins in the 40s as hormone levels start to decline.
Yes, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels during perimenopause and menopause can impair memory and concentration. Estrogen therapy in particular has been shown to help with memory and cognitive function as it decreases hot flashes and improves sleep quality, which equates to better mental clarity.
Most women notice improvement in symptoms like hot flashes within 1-2 weeks of starting hormone therapy. However, the full effects on energy, sleep, mood, and other areas may take 2-3 months as it takes time for hormone levels to optimize. Ongoing adjustment of dosages and delivery methods maximizes benefits.
Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the body’s naturally produced hormones. This allows them to bind more efficiently to hormone receptors and often produces fewer side effects. They are the preferred type of hormone therapy.
There are some health risks to estrogen therapy depending on the type and dosage used. Our clinicians only prescribe bioidentical estrogen at the lowest effective levels to manage symptoms. We also closely monitor you for any potential side effects to make sure treatment aligns with your health needs.
Getting started is easy! Simply call our Long Beach office at 555-123-4567 or request an appointment online to meet with one of our clinicians specializing in hormone therapy. We'll take the time to understand your symptoms and health goals, order lab tests, and design a customized treatment plan to help you feel your best.
