Dr. McAdams is proud to offer many options for those in need of hormone therapy. He remains current on the latest evidence regarding hormone therapy and will help you navigate the oftentimes confusing and conflicting information on this very important topic. In addition to non-hormonal options and traditional hormone therapy, he offers bioidentical hormone therapy using BioTE®.
Menopause, by definition, is when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for one year or more, but it is so much more than this for many women. Many women may start to have some signs and symptoms that their ovarian function is decreasing in their late 30s to 40s.
Examples of menopausal symptoms and indicators of inadequate ovarian hormone production include:
In addition, many women will have sleep disturbances, decreased libido and facial hair growth. Some women will also experience symptoms of vaginal thinning, such as vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse. For some women, these symptoms may be mild and tolerable; however, for others, they may be debilitating and have a great effect on their quality of life.
