Menopause is a normal stage of life, but the experience can look very different from one woman to another. Some women experience significant changes in sleep, temperature regulation, mood, sexual health or vaginal health. Others notice relatively few symptoms. At Compass Women’s Health, menopause care begins with understanding what you are experiencing and how those changes are affecting your life.
Menopause is reached after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period when there is not another explanation for the absence of periods.
It marks the end of the reproductive years, but the transition around menopause can involve many different physical and emotional changes.
Not every symptom is necessarily caused by menopause. Your doctor can help you understand what may be contributing to the changes you are experiencing.
Menopause symptoms can vary significantly.
Some women may experience:
Consider talking with a healthcare professional if symptoms are affecting your quality of life or you have questions about changes you are experiencing.
You do not have to wait until symptoms become severe.
A conversation can help you understand whether your symptoms may be related to menopause and what options may be appropriate for you.
A gynecologist can help you discuss symptoms and changes that may occur during the
menopause transition and after menopause.
Depending on your individual situation, your conversation may include changes in periods, hot flashes, sleep, vaginal health, sexual health, mood or other concerns.
Your care should be based on your individual health history, symptoms and goals.
Hormone therapy may be an option for some women, depending on their individual circumstances.
Whether hormone therapy is appropriate is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Your healthcare provider can discuss your symptoms, medical history, goals and potential benefits and risks with you.
Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts is a board-certified OB/GYN providing personalized gynecologic care through Compass Women’s Health. Her approach centers on listening carefully, understanding each patient’s concerns and creating individualized care plans.
You should be able to talk openly about symptoms that may be difficult or uncomfortable to discuss. At Compass Women’s Health, the goal is to create space for those conversations and develop a care plan based on your individual needs.
Compass Women’s Health provides personalized gynecologic care in Austin.
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Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause. Menopause is reached after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period when there is not another explanation
Symptoms can have different causes, and not every change is automatically related to menopause. Your healthcare provider can review your symptoms and health history to help determine what may be contributing to them.
Yes. Some women experience changes in sexual health during the menopause transition and after menopause. These concerns can be discussed with your gynecologist.
You do not have to ignore symptoms that are affecting your life. Talk with your healthcare provider about what you are experiencing and what options may be appropriate for you.
If changes in your health, sleep, periods, sexual health or daily life have you wondering whether menopause is part of the picture, start a conversation.