Postmenopause - Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic

What is postmenopause?

Postmenopause refers to the time after a woman has gone through menopause, marking the end of her reproductive years. On average, women go through menopause around age 51.

Postmenopause describes the years following menopause. During this stage, women's bodies produce much lower levels of key hormones like estrogen and progesterone. This transition can lead to new health considerations like an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Some key things to know about postmenopause:

• It typically begins 1 year after a woman's last menstrual period. At this point, periods have stopped completely.
• Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and emotional changes like mood swings.
• Long term, lower estrogen levels can impact bone and heart health. Getting adequate calcium, vitamin D and exercising helps.
• Vaginal dryness and discomfort can make sex painful. Non-hormonal lubricants or localized vaginal estrogen therapy may help alleviate this.
• While fertility ends, some women consider bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to offset concerns like bone loss or menopause symptoms. This carries some health risks to weigh with a doctor.

I hope this overview on the postmenopausal stage gives a helpful high-level summary for women entering this new phase of life after menopause. If you're experiencing difficult menopause symptoms lasting more than 6 months into postmenopause, consider reaching out to our caring physicians at Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic for a customized treatment plan to meet your needs. Our clinic offers bioidentical hormones, nutrition plans and lifestyle changes tailored just for you. Contact us today for a consultation.