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.