Menopause

Menopause is a natural process that happens to all women when they are in their 40s or 50s. You are considered post-menopausal after you have not gotten your period for a year, marking the end of your menstrual cycle. This means that you can no longer get pregnant, but it in no way means that you cannot have a healthy, active sex life. For some women, menopause comes as a relief, as it means that they don’t have to worry about becoming pregnant. However, there are many women who experience feelings of sadness and loss from this transition in life. There are also certain symptoms of perimenopause (the time leading up to menopause) that can make it very uncomfortable for some women.

SYMPTOMS OF PERIMENOPAUSE

Hot flashes
Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Irregular menstrual cycle
Difficulty sleeping
Mood swings
Weight gain
Dry skin
Thinning hair
Breast deflation

It’s possible that you will menstruate up to your very last period, but many women experience irregular periods first. Despite this, it is still possible to get pregnant when you are perimenopausal, so if you aren’t sure if you are going through menopause or pregnant, take a test before making any assumptions.

If perimenopause or menopause is leaving you feeling uncomfortable or unhappy, come to Complete Healthcare for Women for treatment. We can provide you with menopause treatments to ease your discomfort, such as the Selene Touch, which helps to stimulate collagen production to reduce your vaginal discomfort and dryness. Contact us today to learn more about our menopause treatments at Complete Healthcare for Women.

Complete Healthcare for Women - Obstetrics and Gynecology

(509) 392-6700

Richard Lorenzo, D.O.

Kortney Jones ARNP

Author

Richard Lorenzo, DO Dr. Lorenzo is also a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He provides gynecological and obstetric services, including prenatal care, pregnancy care, infertility, and gynecology. Dr. Lorenzo is proficient in advanced surgical techniques, including minimally-invasive procedures, as well as surgery for abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and hysterectomy. He has specialized training in high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including minimally invasive hysterectomy.