Understanding Your Menopause Symptoms

How your OBGYN doctor in Grapevine, TX, can help you manage your menopause symptoms

Menopause is a normal stage in a woman’s life which signals the end of the childbearing years. It can be a difficult process because your body goes through several changes due to the decrease in hormone levels. Your OBGYN doctor can help you manage your menopause symptoms so you can enjoy this stage of your life.

Dr. Miriam Torres at Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine in Grapevine, TX, provides a wide range of women’s health services, including menopause counseling and treatment.

Perimenopause is the first stage and normally begins when you are in your 40s. Estrogen begins to decline, and menstruation becomes irregular. Eventually, menstruation will stop completely.

The change in estrogen levels can cause some dramatic, and uncomfortable symptoms, including:

  • Hot flashes and night sweats
  • Drier skin and thinning hair
  • Loss of breast volume and vaginal dryness
  • Mood swings and depression
  • Sleep problems including insomnia
  • Weight gain due to a slowing metabolism

You can try a few simple tips at home to get relief from menopause symptoms, including:

  • Modifying your diet to limit caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods to reduce hot flashes
  • Drinking water to keep your skin hydrated
  • Applying moisturizers to keep your skin from drying
  • Using relaxation techniques to help you sleep
  • Exercising to help keep bones and muscles strong

Your doctor can help you feel better too with some professional treatments including:

  • Menopause counseling to help you manage menopause symptoms
  • Antidepressant medication to reduce mood swings
  • Medication to keep bones strong and prevent osteoporosis
  • Estrogen cream to reduce vaginal dryness
  • Hormone therapy to reduce hot flashes and night sweats

Your doctor can help you feel your best when going through menopause. To learn more about the signs, symptoms, and management of menopause, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Miriam Torres at Serenity Gynecology & Functional Medicine in Grapevine, TX. You can reach her in the office by calling (817) 280-9616, so call today.