Perimenopause and Menopausal Health
Integrative Gynecology, MD offers consultations to help patients understand the transition of menopause. Women will spend almost half of their lives in their peri or postmenopausal years. All women will enter this stage of life sometime between the ages of 35-55 and most will experience symptoms as well as health changes. Dr. Gaudreau will discuss these openly with women and create a treatment plan using hormone replacement therapy and integrative medicine options to address these changes and concerns.
Lifestyle Components for Managing Menopause
Nutrition
- Limit fast food
- Consume 30 grams of protein at every meal
- Consume 25 grams of fiber per day
Exercise
- Begin wherever you are now.
- Start slowly.
- Find something you enjoy.
- Engage in weight-bearing exercises.
Sleep
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
- Don’t drink anything right before bed.
- Create a restful routine, such as reading, taking warm shower or bath.
- Use relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises or meditation
Stress
- Identify the source of your stress.
- Prioritize time for yourself.
- Practice breathing exercises.
- Try some free mindfulness exercises
Resources
Forever Strong
A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well
By Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
You Are Not Broken
Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life
By Kelly Casperson, MD
Estrogen Matters
Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer
By Avrun Bluming, MD, and Carol Tavris, PhD
Unlock Your Menopause Type
Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work
By Heather Hirsch MD MS NCMP and Stacey Colino
