With very few exceptions, menopause is an unavoidable part of aging for people assigned female at birth. This natural decline in reproductive hormones typically begins in a person’s 40s or 50s and is signaled by a 12-month pause in menstruation.
Menopause typically lasts for seven years but, depending on several different factors, may last for as long as 14. Some people don’t experience menopausal symptoms, even when the condition lasts ten or more years. For most, however, at least some symptoms of menopause will be present.
Common Symptoms of Menopause
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, experienced by approximately 75 percent of menopausal people. However, these can vary in intensity and duration, and may occur intermittently during menopause.
In addition to hot flashes, symptoms of menopause may include:
- General and chronic fatigue
- Sleeping difficulties
- Mood swings
- Depression and anxiety
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
- Vaginal dryness
- Loss of breast fullness
Because menopause results from hormone fluctuations, addressing hormone imbalance is an incredibly effective option for treating its symptoms.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a time-tested, safe, and effective option for treating menopausal symptoms. Used to regulate hormone imbalance, BHRT has been shown to reduce hot flashes, improve sleep quality, restore proper metabolic function, regulate mood, and increase energy. What’s more, BHRT can help with weight management, restore muscle definition, improve bone density, and enhance libido, allowing treatment to address several issues that can accompany menopause and the simple process of aging.
While there are several options for BHRT delivery, pellet insertion has proven to offer the most reliable and predictable outcomes. With this option, BHRT pellets are inserted into subcutaneous tissue in the buttocks, releasing a consistent level of hormones for three to five months.
Pellecome®, a leader in BHRT technology, has designed the most innovative pellet insertion device available today. The Re3® Advanced Pellet Delivery System has been specifically crafted for ease of use, increased reliability, decreased risks, and improved patient comfort and outcomes.
For more information about adding BHRT to your practice or upgrading your treatment options to include the advanced Re3 delivery system, please contact Nuorra Life today.