Are hot flashes disrupting your sleep? Is vaginal dryness affecting your intimacy? Every woman experiences menopause, but you don’t have to navigate this transition without support.
At Women’s Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology, we understand that menopause is more than just the end of your menstrual cycle. Our comprehensive menopause care helps you manage symptoms effectively so you can maintain an active, healthy lifestyle during this natural phase of life.
With specialized expertise in bioidentical hormone therapy, laser vaginal rejuvenation, and personalized treatment plans, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.
What Is Menopause?
Menopause is the point in time 12 months after your last menstrual period. It occurs when your ovaries stop releasing eggs, meaning you will no longer have periods or be able to get pregnant. The transition into menopause, called perimenopause, typically begins in your 40s and involves fluctuating hormone levels that cause various physical and emotional changes.
After menopause, you enter the post-menopause phase. During this time, women become more vulnerable to conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease, making it essential to follow a healthy diet and continue monitoring your bone health and cardiovascular wellness.
Common Menopause Symptoms
During perimenopause and menopause, you may experience a range of symptoms as your hormone levels change. These can include:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability
- Vaginal dryness (vaginal atrophy) and pain during intercourse
- Skin dryness and hair loss
- Weight gain, especially around the midsection
- Fatigue and insomnia
- Reduced sex drive
- Increased risk of osteoporosis
- Urinary incontinence or bladder control issues
The severity and combination of symptoms vary from woman to woman. Our team conducts thorough evaluations to understand your specific experience and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Comprehensive Menopause Services and Treatment Options
Women’s Excellence offers a full spectrum of specialized services to address your menopause symptoms and protect your long-term health. Our approach treats the whole person through in-depth hormonal assessments, lifestyle evaluations, physical examinations, and symptom interpretation to help outline your goals for menopausal management.
Hormonal Balance and In-Depth Assessment
We employ comprehensive evaluations that go beyond standard laboratory data. Our specialists assess your complete hormonal profile to identify imbalances that contribute to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, mood changes, & sleep disturbances.
Bioidentical and Traditional Hormone Therapy
We offer individualized programs specializing in bioidentical hormones, which are biochemically identical to those your body produces naturally. This therapy is adopted by more patients than traditional approaches. For those who prefer not to use hormones or have contraindications, we provide effective non-hormonal alternatives, including medications and lifestyle modifications.
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
If you’re contemplating menopausal treatments or have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, we understand your concerns. Our practice uses risk assessment models & genetic testing (including BRCA testing) to identify patients at risk and provide counseling & interventions to reduce risk while managing their overall health.
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation
For women experiencing vaginal dryness, atrophy, or painful intercourse, this minimally invasive treatment restores vaginal tissue health, improves comfort, & enhances intimacy.
Hair Loss Evaluation and Treatment
Many women experience hair loss during menopause. While the exact cause isn’t always clear, environmental factors such as metabolic rate, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid abnormalities, & hormonal fluctuations can contribute. Our comprehensive approach evaluates these metabolic, nutritional, & hormonal aspects to help identify and address the underlying cause.
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment and Bone Health
We provide bone mineral density testing to assess your skeletal integrity and identify your risk of osteoporosis. Our providers help you modify your lifestyle to minimize skeletal complications and fractures associated with aging.
Weight Management Programs
Hormonal changes during menopause often lead to weight gain. Our specialized weight management services utilize both pharmacologic & non-pharmacologic approaches to help you maintain a healthy weight through this transition.
Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Treatments
If you’re experiencing bladder control issues or mild pelvic floor prolapse, we offer various treatment options, including pelvic floor strengthening. This is an excellent non-surgical option for motivated women who want to strengthen their pelvic floor & avoid surgical intervention for mild relaxation.
Comprehensive Micronutrient Testing
Our advanced nutrition evaluation, testing, & supplementation are designed to assess the appropriate treatment for each patient and identify deficiencies that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Understanding the Stages of Menopause
Menopause is a natural transition that occurs over several years—not a single event. As hormone levels change, women may experience a variety of physical and emotional symptoms that affect their daily lives. Understanding each stage can help you recognize what’s happening in your body and seek treatment when needed.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause and often begins in a woman’s 40s, although it can start earlier. During this time, estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate, causing menstrual cycles to become irregular.
Common symptoms include:
- Irregular or missed periods
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Mood changes or irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Weight gain or changes in metabolism
- Vaginal dryness
- Decreased libido
Although fertility declines during perimenopause, pregnancy is still possible until menopause has occurred.
Menopause
Menopause is officially diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. At this point, the ovaries have significantly reduced hormone production, particularly estrogen and progesterone.
Common symptoms include:
- Persistent hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort during intimacy
- Low libido
- Mood changes
- Sleep problems
- Fatigue
- Joint aches
- Urinary symptoms, including urgency or recurrent urinary tract infections
This hormonal shift may also increase the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and changes in cholesterol levels, making preventive healthcare especially important.
Postmenopause
Postmenopause begins after menopause and continues for the rest of a woman’s life. While hot flashes and night sweats often improve over time, lower estrogen levels continue to affect many aspects of health.
Women in postmenopause may experience:
- Continued vaginal dryness or urinary symptoms
- Decreased bone density and increased fracture risk
- Changes in cardiovascular health
- Slower metabolism and changes in body composition
- Skin thinning and reduced collagen production
Regular wellness visits, bone health monitoring, cardiovascular screenings, and personalized treatment can help support healthy aging during this stage.
Personalized Care Through Every Stage
Every woman’s menopause journey is different. Some experience only mild symptoms, while others find that hormonal changes significantly impact their quality of life. At Women’s Excellence, we provide individualized care for every stage of menopause. From lifestyle recommendations and nutritional support to hormone replacement therapy and non-hormonal treatment options, we’ll develop a personalized plan to help you manage symptoms, protect your long-term health, and feel your best throughout the transition.
Why Choose Women’s Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Menopause Across Metro Detroit?
Women’s Excellence stands apart as Michigan’s most comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic practice, and we’ve developed particular expertise in menopause care. We maintain a dedicated menopause specialty office in Lake Orion, conveniently located in the same plaza as our main Lake Orion office off M-24 near Bald Mountain Recreation Area.
This specialized focus means you’ll receive care from our dedicated team of gynecologic providers, who bring specialized knowledge to every patient interaction. Our team offers compassionate, patient-centered care at our Lake Orion, Clarkston, Royal Oak, and Lapeer locations.
Find Expert Menopause Support Today
Menopause is a natural transition, but uncomfortable symptoms don’t have to be your new normal. With the right treatment plan, you can reduce or eliminate hot flashes, restore intimacy, improve your sleep, and protect your long-term health. Women’s Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology offers specialized expertise and comprehensive treatment options to help you navigate menopause with confidence.
Don’t wait to feel like yourself again—contact us today to schedule a menopause consultation.
