Postmenopause - Revive Hormone Specialists

What is postmenopause?

Postmenopause refers to the time after a woman's final menstrual period. Once a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, she has reached menopause and entered the postmenopausal stage.

During perimenopause - the transition time leading up to menopause - a woman may experience irregular periods and bothersome symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and mood changes due to fluctuating hormone levels. But postmenopause brings a new set of health considerations.

Key Things to Know

• In postmenopause, the ovaries stop releasing eggs and producing most estrogen and progesterone. This leads to changes throughout the body.
• Common postmenopausal symptoms include vaginal dryness, decreased libido, urinary tract infections, and thinning hair/skin.
• Osteoporosis risk increases due to accelerated bone loss. Get enough calcium/vitamin D and do weight-bearing exercise.
• Heart disease risk also rises after menopause. Maintain healthy blood pressure/cholesterol levels through diet, exercise, not smoking.

The experts at Revive Hormone Specialists provide customized hormone therapy options to help women manage postmenopausal symptoms and health risks. Their bioidentical hormones can effectively treat hot flashes, sleep disruption, bone loss, and vaginal atrophy without unwanted side effects of synthetic hormones. I’d recommend contacting them for a consultation!

Coping With Changes

While menopause marks the end of fertility for women, the postmenopausal stage brings new opportunities to prioritize self-care and preventive health. Here are some tips:

• Stay active through cardio, strength training, yoga - this maintains bone density and supports heart health.
• Focus on nutrition - eat plenty of fruits/veggies, calcium/vitamin D for bone support, and antioxidants for cell health.
• Practice stress reduction techniques like meditation, deep breathing, journaling - as stress can worsen menopausal symptoms.
• Communicate with your doctor regularly and call them with any new or concerning symptoms - they can provide guidance and treatment options.

The postmenopausal transition brings many changes, but also a chance to create healthy habits that set you up for increased wellbeing in this next stage of life. With proactive self-care and professional support as needed, women can manage symptoms and continue thriving.