Menopause Matters: Managing Symptoms and Embracing this New Life Stage

Menopause is a natural part of life for the vast majority of women, but the symptoms that come with menopause can be difficult to manage. Thankfully, you don't have to try to figure it out on your own. Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo and the rest of our care team are here to help Brownsville and Harlingen, TX, women get relief from menopausal symptoms. 

Common Menopause Symptoms

 No two women experience menopause in the same way. While most women experience menopause (marked by a full 12 months without a period) between age 40 and 60, perimenopause—the time before official menopause—can begin several years earlier. Many women in perimenopause experience menopausal symptoms as well. 

Common menopause symptoms include: 

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Mood changes
• Breast tissue changes
• Vaginal dryness
• Sleep problems
• Weight gain
• Thinning hair

Managing Menopause

 Menopause symptoms can make it difficult to fully enjoy your life, and working with a healthcare professional well-versed in menopause management can help. When you come in for your appointment with Dr. Guajardo, you'll talk about your symptoms and how they impact your day-to-day life. 

Some women find that making lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, changing their diet, getting more sleep, and getting plenty of exercise are enough to manage the symptoms of menopause. Others may find that medication is required to manage symptoms. Dr. Guajardo may talk with you about whether supplements, medications, antidepressants, or hormone replacement therapy may be a good fit for your symptoms. 

As your hormones change throughout perimenopause and menopause, your treatment may need to change as well. Dr. Guajardo will be with you every step of the way, adjusting your care plan to manage your symptoms over time.

Reach Out to Dr. Guajardo Today

 Dr. Guajardo is here to help you manage your menopause symptoms, so you can continue feeling your best. We know that this time can be challenging, and we're here to provide you with the symptom relief that you need. Reach out to Dr. Guajardo and the rest of our Brownsville and Harlingen, TX, care team at 956-350-4821 today to learn more and schedule an appointment.