Menopause can cause a range of side effects that many women find difficult to manage on their own. Fortunately, several things can be done to alleviate the symptoms.
Menopause, typically identified as the point 12 months after a woman has her last period, kickstarts a whole new period of hormonal depletion and fluctuation that can have a lot of unpleasant symptoms.
If you are facing common symptoms of menopause such as night sweats, weight change, and insomnia, there are treatment options available to reduce your discomfort. At Ketaesthetics in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, our experienced team of specialists can help alleviate menopause symptoms using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Symptoms of menopause
Many women over 50 are probably familiar with the signs of hormonal imbalances caused by menopause, but not all women may recognize the signs. While mood swings, hot flashes, and night sweats are among the most common menopause side effects, they are by no means the only symptoms.
Weight change
A sudden weight loss or gain of ten pounds or more when you haven’t changed your diet or exercise routine can indicate a menopause-related hormonal imbalance. If you have been seriously overweight or underweight in the past, you’re more likely to suffer this side effect.
Insomnia
Progesterone production is linked to healthy sleep. If you don’t produce enough progesterone, you can find you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and end up tossing and turning all night long.
Hair and skin issues
Hormonal imbalances can include an underperforming thyroid, which can cause dry hair and skin, thinning hair, and/or itching skin, particularly around the joints. Sudden hair loss is often an early warning sign of hormonal imbalance.
The return of acne
You thought your days of popping pimples were behind you, then suddenly in middle age, you’re fighting blemishes. Persistent acne in middle age is often due to excess androgen levels.
Fatigue and brain fog
A hormonal imbalance caused by menopause can also make you feel exhausted all day even if you slept well, and can also contribute to memory issues and difficulty concentrating.
Getting help for menopause symptoms
We can help you control menopause symptoms with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tailored to your levels. First, we order necessary blood tests, urine tests, pelvic exams, and/or ultrasounds as required to determine where your hormone levels are.
Then, we prescribe the HRT pellets that last three or four months as they slowly release a precise amount of hormones into your body. Most women find this helps alleviate their symptoms and restores their sense of well-being.
To schedule a consultation to discuss menopause symptom treatment with HRT, call our Ketaesthetics specialists at 917-639-3180 or request an appointment online.