Menopause & Perimenopause
Symptom and Treatment Options
Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause
What Are Common Symptoms Associated with Menopause?
- Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth, flushing, and sweating and are the most common symptom of menopause. They can occur unexpectedly and may disrupt sleep, often leading to night sweats and fatigue. - Vaginal Dryness and Discomfort
Declining estrogen levels can cause changes in vaginal tissue leading to dryness, painful sex, constant itching or irritation, and increased susceptibility to vaginal or urinary infections.Learn more about restoring vaginal health with FemiLift.
- Sleep Disturbances
Hormonal fluctuations and hot flashes can disrupt sleep, causing difficulty falling asleep and frequent nighttime awakenings. - Irregular Periods
During perimenopause, menstrual cycles may become irregular, with some women skipping periods and others having two in the same month. Over time, periods become less frequent until they stop completely. - Emotional Changes
Fluctuating hormones can lead to mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Emotional changes are often compounded by sleep disruptions, brain fog, and declining brain function. Learn more about restoring your mental wellness with ExoMind. - Weight Gain and Metabolic Changes
Many women experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. Hormonal shifts affect fat distribution, metabolism, and muscle-building ability. - Dry Skin and Wrinkles
Estrogen plays a key role in maintaining healthy skin by supporting collagen production and elasticity. As estrogen levels decline, women may notice hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and more fragile skin.Plasma skin resurfacing treatments (OPUS) restore collagen and elastin naturally and help reverse these visible signs of aging.
- Hair Loss and Thinning Hair
Estrogen helps maintain the strength and texture of your hair. As estrogen levels decline, many women experience increased shedding, slower hair growth, and more fragile hair that may become permanent if not addressed early.Painless hair restoration (TED) strengthens follicles and promotes natural regrowth to help women feel confident at every stage of life.
- Decreased Sexual Function
Declining hormone levels can reduce sexual desire and arousal due to reduced blood flow and nerve sensitivity in the clitoris — a female version of erectile dysfunction.Learn more about restoring sexual sensitivity with DUO.
- Bone Loss and Increased Osteoporosis Risk
Estrogen is crucial for maintaining bone density. Its decline during menopause can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
Easy Tips to Help Menopausal Symptoms Now
There are many nonhormonal ways to improve your symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Some of these suggestions include:
- Vitamin E 800 IU daily
- Vitamin D 2000 IU daily
- Estroven and Estrovera (rhubarb) may reduce hot flashes, improve sleep quality, decrease irritability, and improve mood
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods
- Layer clothing and wear looser fitting clothes
- Acupuncture with electrical stimulation (electro-acupuncture) may decrease the frequency and intensity of hot flashes
- Lose weight if you are above your ideal body weight — even 5–10 pounds can make a significant difference
- Melatonin 3 mg nightly combined with 400 mg of magnesium glycinate (powder or dissolvable form) may help you fall asleep
- Yogi Bedtime Tea may help relieve stress before bed and prevent multiple middle-of-the-night awakenings
- Avoid electronics (laptop, phone, TV, etc.) at least 30 minutes before bed to help improve sleep onset
Comprehensive Menopause Treatment in Murrieta, CA
While menopausal symptoms can be challenging, Murrieta Health & Aesthetics is dedicated to helping you navigate the menopausal transition with confidence. We take a holistic approach to menopause care, focusing on the connection between physical, emotional, and hormonal health.
Our providers use a personalized approach that combines bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, targeted supplements, and lifestyle adjustments to help you manage the hormonal imbalances associated with perimenopause and menopause. Additionally, we offer innovative treatments designed to help your body heal and restore its natural function:
- Vaginal CO₂ Laser (FemiLift):
Reverses vaginal dryness (atrophy), alleviates painful intercourse, restores natural lubrication, and reduces recurrent infections. - Electromagnetic Chair Therapy (Kegel Chair):
Performs over 12,000 Kegel contractions in 30 minutes to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and help prevent urinary leakage. - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (ExoMind):
A non-invasive brain workout that reinforces healthy neural connections, reactivates underactive brain areas, and enhances mental performance, mood, and cognitive function. - Painless Hair Restoration (TED):
Stops hair shedding, improves scalp health, and awakens dormant follicles to help maintain healthy, vibrant hair. - Plasma Skin Resurfacing (OPUS):
Addresses fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and uneven texture while stimulating collagen, elastin, and blood flow to restore youthful, radiant skin.
Why Choose MHA for Menopause Care?
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
Difference between: Perimenopause begins when hormone levels start to fluctuate in the years leading up to menopause. During this time estrogen can be low some months and high in others. Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. After menopause, all hormone levels drop and stay low for the rest of a woman’s life.
Yes. Hormone therapy can ease symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep issues, and mood fluctuations – don’t put vaginal dryness - by restoring estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels to a normal range. It is an effective way to improve comfort and overall health when used under medical supervision.
Your provider will review your medical and family history, perform a comprehensive exam, review your hormone levels via blood work, and discuss your goals before recommending any treatment options.
Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can significantly impact mood, sleep, and stress levels. Our Exomind and supportive in-office procedures are designed to reverse vaginal dryness, stop unwanted hair loss, and enhance mental wellness and emotional well-being.
Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can significantly impact mood, sleep, and stress levels. Our ExoMind treatments are designed to promote mental wellness by enhancing healthy neural connections, stimulating underactive areas of the brain, and improving both mental performance and mood.
Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause when hormone levels begin to fluctuate. You are considered in menopause after twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. A provider can confirm your stage through a comprehensive evaluation and lab testing.
Treatment varies depending on your needs and symptoms. Options may include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle and nutritional guidance, medical-grade supplements, and supportive treatments such as vaginal rejuvenation or ExoMind for emotional well-being and supportive in-office procedures designed to reverse vaginal dryness, stop unwanted hair loss, and enhance mental wellness and emotional well-being.