Menopause

Menopause is generally defined as the point when you have gone twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to it, when hormone levels fluctuate and symptoms often begin. Both stages can bring similar experiences, such as hot flashes, sleep changes, and mood shifts. Your provider can help identify where you are in this transition and what care may support you.

Menopause care at Protocol Health addresses common symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, mood changes, weight changes, and vaginal dryness. Your provider begins with an evaluation of your symptoms, health history, and any relevant lab work to understand your individual experience. From there, care is personalized and may include lifestyle guidance or hormone-related options. Your provider determines the approach best suited to your needs.

There is no single right time, and many women seek care when symptoms begin to affect their daily comfort, sleep, or quality of life. Timing and suitability depend on your age, symptoms, and personal health history, which your provider reviews with you. Some women explore care during perimenopause, while others start later in the transition. Your provider helps determine whether and when treatment is appropriate for you.

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is a treatment that can help replace hormones that decline during the menopause transition in order to ease bothersome symptoms. It is available in several forms, and the right choice depends on your symptoms, health history, and preferences. HRT is not appropriate for everyone, which is why a careful evaluation comes first. Your provider determines whether HRT may be a suitable option and monitors your response over time.

For many healthy women, hormone therapy can be a reasonable option, but safety depends on individual factors such as age, health history, and the type of therapy used. Potential benefits and risks differ from person to person, so your provider reviews them with you before recommending any plan. Certain health histories may make hormone therapy less appropriate. Your provider monitors your care and adjusts your plan as needed.

Yes, for eligible patients. Protocol Health provides in-person care in Scarsdale, New York, and telehealth visits for patients across the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and California, with lab work coordinated as part of your evaluation. Care begins with a consultation to review your symptoms, history, and goals before building a personalized plan. Your provider determines whether telehealth is appropriate for your specific needs and monitors your progress over time.