Who says getting older has to mean aging rapidly and unhappily? At Rancho Wellness, we’ve found the secret to aging well: Staying informed. We offer some unique options for our seniors and menopausal women. Call us today at 909-483-7800 to learn more about your many options. We are here to provide personalized care for your specific needs.
Do you know the most common symptoms of menopause?
Menopause can actually happen earlier for some women than they’re expecting. This is why it’s important to understand the symptoms. Many women assume that not having their period is the main symptom but that’s only one. Other examples include hot flashes, trouble with memory, vaginal dryness, gaining weight, sleep difficulties, mood changes, lower libido, and a general feeling of not feeling as good in a general sense.
Do you know why menopause happens?
Every woman is born with a hormonal system that’s already programmed. When we are no longer capable of reproducing, that hormonal system stops taking good care of us. Some of the hormones that make us who we are, and that have a big impact on health and well-being, are no longer there. Life expectancy for women is more than eight decades, and many women enter that later phase of life without the hormones they used to have. This can have a big impact on well-being.
Bioidentical hormone therapy may be the solution you’ve been looking for
If you’ve researched how to treat menopause, then you’ve likely already heard about natural remedies, most notably bioidentical hormone therapy. Often one of the first questions we get about it at Rancho Wellness is whether or not it’s safe. We applaud this question because it’s certainly an important one.
Think about it like this: Bioidentical means that, at a structural level, it is identical to what happens naturally in the body. In most cases, both bioidentical estrogen and bioidentical progesterone are made from soy or yams. When the hormones are taken from the plants, they’re then processed so they can be used by the body. You can find these natural solutions in patches, gels, pills, and compounded formulations. Note that this is absolutely not the same thing as herbal products, like black cohosh, or other things that may be marketed as “natural”.
You get to make choices about your future – what choices will you make?
In this day and age, we are all able to make decisions about our futures and to decide how we will live into our golden years. If you’ve considered bioidentical hormone therapy, we want to assure you that there are a few different options available. The best way to learn more about the options and which would work best for you is to reach out to Rancho Wellness at 909-483-7800. We’ll get you set up with an appointment and can go over all your options, their advantages and disadvantages, and arm you with what you need to make the most informed decision.