Menopause is different for every woman, and your experience will be unique. There are many different signs and symptoms that menopause is underway. Some things to keep an eye out for include:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Sleep disruptions
• Mood swings
• Racing heartbeat
• Depression or anxiety
• Headaches
• Joint aches or muscle pain
• Irregular bleeding
• Vaginal dryness
• Bladder control problems

You are unlikely to experience all of these symptoms, and some may be manageable without treatment. 

When should I seek help with menopause symptoms?

This is a simple question with a complex answer. Some women move through menopause with relative ease and don’t find their symptoms to be especially disruptive. 

However, if symptoms begin to disrupt your normal daily activities, it may be time to seek treatment at The Miami Institute for Women’s Health. There is no need to live with the discomfort or inconvenience of menopause symptoms when there are safe and effective treatments that can help. 

What are some treatments for menopause?

The primary treatment for menopause is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This approach involves adding supplemental hormones to help you achieve optimal hormonal balance by replenishing the estrogen and testosterone that your body is no longer producing. 

Dr. Aldabbagh uses bioidentical hormones for hormone replacement therapy. These hormones, while synthetic, are from plant sources. 

Bioidentical hormones share the same molecular structure as your natural hormones, and your body cannot distinguish between the hormones you produce and those that are supplemental.