Menopause Management in San Diego
Women officially enter menopause when the ovaries stop ovulating, and menstruation has not occurred for 12 consecutive months. The average age for menopause is 52, but typically women can experience menopause within the range of 45-58 years old. In some rare cases, women can experience menopause much earlier or later age.
Menopause is a normal process that all women go through, but it can be experienced differently from woman to woman. There is a range of symptoms that women can experience, and it is not uncommon for the symptoms to be sporadic. Some signs you may encounter while going through menopause include
- Hot flashes
- Breast tenderness
- Mood swings
- Insomnia
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful intercourse
- Depression
- Low libido
Although menopause can cause undesirable symptoms, your Primary Care Doctor in San Diego can work closely with you to relieve some of the distressing symptoms you may be experiencing.
Women who have reached menopause may benefit from Vitamin D and calcium supplementation to support bone health and prevent osteoporosis. There are tests available to monitor for bone loss due to hormonal changes experienced after menopause. Your Primary Care Doctor in San Diego can help you decide if supplementation or bone density testing is right for you.
To schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Doctor in San Diego to discuss Menopause Management, please click here or call us at 858-554-1212.