
Changes in sleep, mood, libido, energy, weight, and menstrual patterns may occur during perimenopause and menopause. A physician evaluation helps identify possible causes, review individual risks, and determine whether hormone therapy or another approach may be appropriate.
A women’s hormone evaluation begins with symptoms, menstrual and menopause history, medications, prior treatments, health risks, and personal goals. Symptoms can overlap with thyroid conditions, sleep problems, medication effects, and other medical concerns.
Laboratory testing may be used when clinically appropriate, but treatment decisions are not based on one hormone result alone. The physician considers the full clinical picture.
When hormone therapy is appropriate, the discussion may include FDA-approved estrogen, progesterone, or other options. Compounded medication may be considered when a specific clinical need cannot be met by an available FDA-approved product; compounded hormones are not automatically safer or more effective.
Breast health, clotting history, cardiovascular risk, and other individual factors should be reviewed before treatment. Follow-up visits help assess symptoms, tolerance, and whether the treatment plan remains appropriate.
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