Menopause
Menopause is a natural life stage, and symptoms can vary greatly. If you are experiencing discomfort, many strategies to manage and treat menopause are available from our primary care providers.
Advanced care is available from our urogynecological specialists.
Why to Get Help During Menopause
As women start menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels fall. This may cause disruptive, sometimes painful symptoms for more than half of women and increase the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, weight gain, mood disorders and urinary and sexual dysfunction.
Our health care teams can evaluate your menopause symptoms and help with treatment, therapies and medication that best meet your needs. Our goal is to alleviate your menopause-related pain and discomfort.
Common Menopause Symptoms
Symptoms you may experience that can interfere with daily life include:
- Hot flashes – sudden feelings of heat, often followed by sweating
- Night sweats – hot flashes that occur at night, causing sleep disruptions
- Mood changes – irritability, anxiety or depression
- Vaginal dryness – leading to discomfort during sexual activity
- Sleep problems – difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Changes in libido – a decrease in sexual desire
- Irregular periods – menstrual cycles may become unpredictable before they stop entirely
Menopause Treatments at UM Capital
Our health care providers will ask you about your past medical, surgical and family history and perform a physical exam. If needed, tests and imaging studies may be ordered, including screening for low bone density or osteoporosis. This information will be used to create a customized treatment and prevention plan to address your menopause-related issues and unique risk factors.
Additionally, the use of hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective for many people experiencing menopause symptoms. Our health care providers can help you decide if that is appropriate for you.
If you would benefit from seeing a specialist, our team includes urogynecology to further assist with issues such as pelvic organ prolapse, pessary fitting and other surgical needs.
Make an Appointment
Call 240-677-3000 to make an appointment at one of our convenient locations in Prince George’s County: Bowie, Largo, Laurel, National Harbor, New Carrollton and Suitland.