MENOPAUSE

Men-o-pause, the period in a woman’s life (typically between the ages of 45-50 years of age) when ceasing of menstruation occurs. (1) A natural decline in reproductive hormones.  Menopause is signaled by 12 months since last menstruation. (2)

The cycle is in 4 main stages, pre-menopause, peri menopause, menopause, and post-menopausal.

There are more than 2 million US cases of menopause per year, treatment helps the symptoms, but this condition cannot be cured. Early menopause is linked with all-cause dementia before age 65 years. (3)

The common symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, dry skin, loss of scalp hair, absence, or irregular menstruation, reduced sex drive, fatigue, and night sweats. The combination of these symptoms can cause anxiety, mood changes and depression.

We can determine levels of estradiol, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing hormone (LH).

There is a biological time sensitive window for maximizing therapeutic hormone benefits for many women experiencing menopause symptoms.

Call our ThriveX™ bioidentical hormone specialists and we will evaluate if you are a candidate

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ANDROPAUSE

An-dro-pause, is a collection of symptoms, including fatigue and a decrease in libido. This is experienced by some middle-age or older men and attributed to a gradual decline in testosterone levels. (1)

Symptoms vary from person to person, common symptoms include, low sex drive, difficulties getting erections or erections that are not as strong as usual, lack of energy, depression, irritability and mood swings, loss of strength or muscle mass and increased body fat.

Male menopause (andropause) can last 15-20 years as the body gradually adjusts to lower testosterone production. Left untreated, male menopause lasts indefinitely. Thrivex TM provides a personalized health approach, laboratory dictated testosterone, peptides, antioxidants, IV Therapy to optimize body and brain performances.

Call our ThriveX™ Men’s health specialists and we will evaluate if you are a candidate.

1.     Oxford Dictionary. Lanuages.oup.com

2.     Mayoclinic.org

3.     Hao, W.etal. Circulation.2022;145:AEP67