Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of menstrual cycles and fertility. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can occur anywhere from 40-55 years old.
As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and more. Hormone therapy can provide relief by replacing the hormones that the body is no longer making.
At Revive Hormone Clinic in Florence, we specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help women transition through menopause comfortably. With the latest testing and treatments, our compassionate menopause specialists aim to optimize hormone levels and reduce unpleasant symptoms.
There are a few key components of properly managing menopause:
Comprehensive hormone testing is crucial to understand your individual hormone levels and how they may be contributing to symptoms. We test estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and more.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones made in the human body. Biodentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can restore optimal hormone levels.
Proper nutrition and lifestyle changes can aide in managing menopausal symptoms and overall health during this transition. We provide nutritional counseling and tips for managing stress, sleep, exercise, and more.
There are a few delivery methods for bioidentical hormone therapy:
Capsules, tablets, or sublingual drops can restore estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and more. This mimics natural production.
Topical creams, gels, inserts, rings, and patches can supply hormones through the skin. Helpful for genitourinary symptoms.
Injections administered in office or pellets placed under the skin slowly release hormones over time. Avoid digestive breakdown.
We thoughtfully determine the best custom formulations, doses, and delivery methods to meet your individual needs through menopause and beyond.
Our menopause clinic helps women experiencing:
We also specialize in andropause treatment for men.
Many women are unaware that some symptoms of menopause can persist for years after their final menstrual period. Seeking support through lifestyle changes, herbal remedies, or hormone therapy can help ease this transition. Staying active, connected, and positive are key for women to thrive in the post-menopausal phase of life.
What sets Revive Hormone Clinic apart is our integrative, comprehensive approach focused on the root causes of hormone imbalance and menopause challenges for true healing, rather than just temporary symptomatic relief.
Our clinic director Dr. A. Smith is a board certified OBGYN physician and national leader in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. With over 15 years focused specifically on bioidentical hormone therapy and optimization, Dr. Smith leads our team of nurses, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to provide fully customized care.
We utilize advanced medical hormone testing and always stay up-to-date on the latest research and treatment options like peptide therapy, PRP, ozone therapy, Myers Cocktails, and more. You get access to treatments not commonly available.
We determine your unique hormone protocols based on your symptoms, medical history, physiology, genetics, lifestyle factors, and cutting-edge testing for optimal results. Protocols are adjusted over time based on continual tracking.
While hormone optimization is the foundation, we also provide nutritional counseling, adrenal support, gut health repair, supplement recommendations, detox protocols, emotional wellness support, and more to address root causes.
Perimenopause refers to the 5-10 year transition period leading up to menopause when hormone levels naturally decline. Menopause officially occurs 12 months after a woman's last menstrual cycle around age 51 on average.
Symptoms arise from the estrogen drop and can be mild to severe, temporarily or long-term. Tracking symptoms helps guide proper treatment.
- Hot flashes - Sudden feeling of warmth spreading through body - Night sweats - Severe hot flashes at night causing sweating - Vaginal dryness - Thinning and dryness of vaginal walls - Urinary changes - Urgency, increased infections, incontinence - Mood changes - Irritability, anxiety, sadness, trouble focusing - Sleep disruption - Difficulty falling/staying asleep - Fatigue - Feelings of tiredness, muscle weakness - Weight gain - Shifts in metabolism, fat storage
Symptoms often last 4-5 years but can persist up to 10 years until hormones rebalance. Severity varies widely among women from mild to greatly impacting quality of life. Genetics, health status, lifestyle, and stress levels all play a role.
Tracking your personal symptoms helps us design targeted, effective hormone therapy. Communicate any changes at follow up visits.
The goal of professional menopause treatment through hormone therapy is to:
This process helps stabilize hormones for minimized symptoms along with sustained health as you age.
We take a data-driven approach by first conducting cutting edge tests like:
Based on your test results, we craft tailored bioidentical hormone therapy:
- We closely track your hormone levels and menopause symptoms - Make dosage or delivery adjustments accordingly - New testing every 3, 6, or 12 months
This comprehensive process is vastly superior to standardized therapy.
Optimal nutrition and lifestyle habits during menopause facilitate:
Our clinical team provides guidance on:
- Balanced macronutrient intake - Phytoestrogen foods - Specific micronutrients like magnesium and B vitamins that are depleted during menopause - Targeted nutritional supplements as needed
- Stress management techniques - Improving sleep quality - Moderate exercise regimen - Emotional health support
Lifestyle changes combined with hormone therapy gives you the best chance of overcoming menopause challenges.
While you undergo specialized menopause treatment at Revive Hormone Clinic, we encourage you to explore the wonderful city of Florence! Here are some local businesses to support your care:
- FloLab - Hormone and nutrient testing - TestMe Health - At-home saliva hormone tests
- Sereni Spa - Massage, relaxation therapies - CorePower Yoga - Yoga, barre, and pilates - Orange Theory Fitness - Interval training gym
- Farm to Table Bistro - Organic locally-sourced cuisine - Prana Cafe - Vegetarian, vegan, & gluten free - The Oil Vinegaria - High quality olive oils & balsamic vinegars
Please ask us for any other local recommendations to further enrich your time in Florence while receiving our specialized menopause and hormone therapy care.
It’s crucial not to delay seeking proper menopause care and treatment at the first bothersome symptoms. There are two key reasons:
1. Preserving current health and quality of life
Letting menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, pain with intimacy, and sleep disruption go unchecked for months or years can greatly hinder daily comfort and activities.
Getting on the right hormone therapy quickly reduces the burden of symptoms so you can fully participate in relationships, work, exercise, travel, and all aspects you enjoy.
2. Reducing long-term health risks
Without adequate hormones, various areas of health begin deteriorating over the long run:
Proactively replacing depleted hormones through bioidentical therapy prevents this downhill trajectory to support healthy, vibrant aging.
In short - don’t wait to seek specialized menopause care. The Revive Hormone Clinic team is here to help you take charge of this transition and thrive.
Revive Hormone Clinic has been the leading provider of integrative hormone therapy in Florence since 2007. Our warm, compassionate center offers the latest in testing and treatments for perimenopause, menopause, and age-related hormone optimization.
Led by endocrinologist and menopause specialist Dr. Angela Smith, our practitioners combine traditional and regenerative therapies for customized protocols based on your unique physiology and presentation.
We take pride in closely tracking patient symptoms, optimizing combinations of bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormone, and DHEA for sustained results. You get access to advanced therapies not typically available.
Revive Hormone Clinic welcomes you to schedule a consultation to discuss your menopause journey and explore potential treatment options. We empower women to thrive through this transition and beyond!
