Menopause/Peri-menopause/Pre-menopause

Peri-menopause is a stage of the human female reproductive cycle that occurs as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to gradually shut down. As women approach their late 40s and early 50s, peri-menopause can become a vital health care issue. Symptoms of pre-menopause, the period prior to menopause, can begin as early as 35 years of age. As your body adapts to the changing levels of natural hormones, all kind of symptoms and health detriments might occur such as:

• Hot flashes
• Palpitations
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Mood swings
• Lack of concentration
• Vaginal dryness
• Urgency of urination
• Decreased sex drive/sexual dysfunction
• Diminished quality of life
• Disease and illness susceptibility
• Decreased organ and body functions
• Longer healing times

The decline of any hormone in your body causes hormonal imbalance, which can lead to many other problems. During pre-menopause, hormone levels begin to drop and you may notice the beginning of the symptoms of menopause. Menstrual periods begin to become irregular in their timing and flow. Eventually ovulation and menstruation stop and the production of estrogen and progesterone declines dramatically. At some point your periods will stop completely. Menopause is said to have officially occurred when you have not had a period for 12 months in a row.

Usually sourced from plants, bio-identical hormones are manufactured to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body. The chemical structure of a bio-identical hormone matches that of the hormone it is intended to replace and is indistinguishable from that of natural hormones produced in the body. The great appeal of bio-identical hormones is that because they are just like the self-made variety, our bodies can metabolize them as it was designed to, minimizing side effects that often occur with synthetic hormones. ppppppppppppppppppppp

Menopause typically takes a year, but can last as few as six months or more than 5 years. Many women can rebalance their hormones without the use of drugs. Their symptoms are usually nominal and barely noticeable. However, for many women the symptoms are intolerable and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may be the right option for them.

BHRT is about restoring hormones to the optimum levels. Dr. Welchner can help you decide if BHRT is right for you. At the Gama Centre, you begin with a consultation and blood tests. Based on your test results and what you wish to accomplish, you and Dr. Welchner will decide what is ideal for you. Dr. Welchner will then create a hormone program tailored to meet your specific, individual needs and designed to restore your hormones to optimal levels.

Call Sandy at 905-472-0010 or email info@drwelchner.com to book a Bio-Identical Hormone Consultation or a Comprehensive Anti-Aging Assessment with Dr. Welchner.