Menopause
What are the symptoms of menopause?
As your body goes through the time period leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, you may begin to experience a variety of symptoms, including:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Chills
- Irregular periods
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings and irritability
- Lower sex drive
- Sleep irregularities
- Lower energy levels
- Weight gain
- Thinning hair
- Dry skin and changes in skin tone
What is the process to diagnose and treat menopause?
First you need to come in for a consultation, so that Dr. Gee can review your history, discuss your individual needs, draw labs, and development a treatment plan for you.
At the follow up visit, Dr. Gee will explain your lab work and advise on specific hormone therapies or alternative therapies and prescribe therapy for you. Dr. Gee specializes in both synthetic and bioidentical hormones. She prescribes BHRT in creams and troches, however, she does not prescribe pellets.
Typically, you will need to follow up with Dr. Gee every 3-6 months, depending on your specific treatment plan.
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