Postmenopause refers to the time after a woman's final menstrual period. It signals the end of a woman's reproductive years when her ovaries stop producing estrogen and she can no longer become pregnant naturally.
Menopause itself only occurs after a woman has gone 12 full months without a period. The 1-5 years leading up to this is called perimenopause, when hormone levels fluctuate. Postmenopause begins once 12 months have passed after her last period.
Some key features of postmenopause include:
Lifestyle choices can help mitigate risks in postmenopause. Stopping smoking, eating healthy, exercising regularly, and taking steps to reduce stress all help protect long-term health.
As leading hormone specialists, Optimal Hormone Solutions also recommends bioidentical hormone therapy to supply estrogen and testosterone at safe physiological levels after menopause. This relieves uncomfortable symptoms and protects against bone, brain, heart and metabolic health decline long-term.
Book a consultation with us to discuss the best hormone therapy plan tailored for your unique health needs. We offer both pellets and creams depending on patient preferences and lifestyles. Feel youthful again!
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