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What are the symptoms of menopause?

Menopause symptoms may include:Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low libido, weight gain, irritability, sleep problems.If you have these symptoms you may be:

Pre menopausal

Defined as the time leading up to menopause. Your body stops making as much estrogen and progesterone which can result in you experiencing many of the typical symptoms of menopause. Some women experience this in their mid-to-late thirties but there is no way of determining the exact age that the symptoms will set upon a person. In some cases the age may even be later. You can still get pregnant during this stage.

Menopausal

This typically occurs between the ages of 45-55 and is defined as when your body misses 12 or more consecutive monthly periods. Your body makes very low levels of estrogen and progesterone and stops menstruating permanently. The average age of menopause is 51, this age is only a very average as it may vary between each individuals.

What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

If you are experiencing these menopause symptoms, your physician may have talked to you or recommended that you start a program of hormone replacement therapy.

What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

If you are experiencing these menopause symptoms, your physician may have talked to you or recommended that you start a program of hormone replacement therapy.

Hormone replacement therapy involves replacing levels of estrogen and progesterone to relieve the symptoms of peri menopausal and menopausal women. HRT also helps prevent osteoporosis.Although HRT is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia, and vaginal dryness, as with many treatment regimens, there are side effects and potential risks like with any other treatment for any other condition that one may be living through in life.Only you and your physician can determine if this is the best course for you. Traditionally women have only had the choice of using synthetic hormones for this treatment, now there are other options to help meet patients' individual needs. All options that are available to patients for their wellbeing is worthwhile endeavoring or looking into.

As your Kozanoglu Compounding Pharmacy we prepare hormone replacement theraphy with high grade ingredients that are stringently prepared and approved by relevant authorities.

What are bio-identical hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are a natural alternative to synthetic hormones. Based on your physician's recommendation, we can customize plant-derived hormones to address your unique needs. We will need to work closely with your doctor to administer treatment and need to follow up treatment as a team to monitor patient progress.Why would I use bioidentical hormones instead of synthetic hormones?You may find that the synthetic hormones are not meeting your needs because they are only available in a certain form or dosage. Customization can occur in the form in which they are administered including: gels, creams, capsules, troches (a small lozenge), or sublingual drop. Customization can also occur in the dosage of the bioidentical hormones.

Do I need a prescription for bioidentical hormones?

You will need a prescription from your physician before beginning any type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This treatment is very individualized therefore your doctor would have to be consulted before any action may be taken.

What should I tell my physician if I am experiencing the symptoms of menopause?

Although menopause is a natural passage, it is often difficult for many women to carry out their day-to-day responsibilities if the symptoms become too distressing. Talking to your doctor will help confirm that the symptoms are related to menopause and rule out any other potential problems.

One recommendation is to keep a journal of the symptoms, what seems to make them worse, and which symptoms are causing you the most distress. Because mood swings are often a part of menopause it is important to monitor how you feel and communicate as much as possible with your doctor. Your doctor may also recommend ways of controlling environmental factors to help with specific symptoms, for example dressing in layers to help hot flashes and beginning an exercise program to assist with mood swings and weight gain.

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