Menopause & Hormone Care

At Georgetown OB-GYN, we understand that menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, and we’re here to support you throughout this journey. Menopause typically occurs around the age of 51, but it can vary from person to person. During this time, you may experience various symptoms, and our dedicated team is here to help you find the best treatment options to manage those symptoms.

Symptoms of Menopause

As our patient, you may experience a range of menopause symptoms, including:

• Irregular periods
• Insomnia
• Hot flashes & night sweats
• Fatigue & mood swings
• Discomfort during intercourse
• Vaginal dryness & itchiness
• Urinary tract infections & bladder control issues
• Weight gain, thinning hair, dry skin

Treatment of Menopause

We offer personalized treatment plans to address your unique menopausal symptoms. Some options we may recommend are:

• Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT): We may prescribe medication containing estrogen or progesterone to replace deficient hormones. We’ll discuss the risks and benefits with you to make an informed decision.
• Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications: For patients experiencing depression or mood changes, we may recommend these medications.
• Low-dose vaginal estrogen: We can prescribe this in pill or cream form to help reduce vaginal dryness.
• Osteoporosis medication: To treat bone loss caused by menopause, we may recommend specific medications.
• Healthy lifestyle guidance: Our team will provide advice on maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle to reduce discomfort during menopause.

At Georgetown OB-GYN, we’re committed to helping you navigate your menopause journey with care and compassion. If you’re experiencing menopausal symptoms or have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Bioidentical hormone therapy is a way to balance a persons hormones in an individualized manner with products that are safe and effective. While no type of hormone therapy is risk free, there are numerous studies which show the safety of bioidentical hormones over traditional synthetic hormone therapy.

There are many types of bioidentical hormone therapy, creams, gels, patches, capsules, troches and subcutaneous pellets. The method we prefer is the BioTe Medical® hormone pellet therapy. Pellets are able to deliver a continuous sustained release of hormones, thus preventing the ups and downs of other methods.

Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can start in our 20’s and include:

• Fatigue
• Poor Sleep
• Decreased mental clarity
• Decreased exercise tolerance
• Weight gain despite no change in diet or exercise
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Depression
• Muscle or joint aches
• Vaginal dryness
• Painful intercourse
• Decreased libido
• Difficulty with orgasm

Benefits of BioTe Hormone Therapy:

• Restores mental clarity and helps prevent Alzheimer’s
• Improves sleep
• Increases energy
• Improves exercise tolerance
• Helps with fat loss and improves cholesterol panels
• Decreases hot flashes and night sweats
• Increases vaginal lubrication ad makes sex more enjoyable
• Increases libido