MENOPAUSE in Fort Worth, TX
While menopause is a completely normal and natural transitional period in a woman’s life, the symptoms that often occur during this time can be so unpleasant and uncomfortable that they negatively impact a woman’s quality of life. Whether you have questions about menopause, want to discuss your risk for osteoporosis, or you want to discuss better treatment options to manage your menopause, our Fort Worth, TX, gynecologist Dr. Noushin Firouzbakht is here for you.
Symptoms of Menopause
Some of the most common symptoms of menopause include,
- Irregular or missed periods
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Anxiety
- Mood swings
- Insomnia and sleep disturbances
- Vaginal dryness
- Weight gain
- Decreased sex drive
- Dry skin
Turning to Your OBGYN
There are a variety of ways in which Dr. Firouzbakht and her team can help women manage their symptoms, from simple lifestyle changes and supplementation to more aggressive treatment options. We understand that these symptoms can be distressing, and nothing is more important than turning to our team as soon as symptoms arise. You do not need to suffer through these symptoms. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough to improve the menopausal symptoms our team is here for you.
Treating Menopause
When you come into our office for a comprehensive evaluation, the first thing we will do is go through your medical history. We will ask you questions about the symptoms you are experiencing to figure out the best strategies for helping you better control your symptoms. While many of our patients experience relief through simply changing their diet, adopting better sleep hygiene, or taking certain supplements, we understand that other patients will require more intensive treatments. For example, to treat vaginal dryness we may prescribe a topical estrogen cream, while women dealing with hot flashes and night sweats may benefit greatly from hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).