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Is It Time For A Menopause Visit?

Changing The Conversation in the United States, according to the National Institute on for everyone and requires
More than a million women reach menopause each year
“Menopause is different
Around The Change Aging. The transitional stage leading up to this point is called personalized care,” she
perimenopause, while the years following are postmenopause. says. “There are many
Once a taboo topic, menopause is now enjoying a “Menopause is not a disease; it’s a normal part of life,” well-researched treatments
unique spotlight. For the second year in a row, menopausal says Mason. “But it can produce symptoms that range from that include hormonal,
symptoms were featured in a coveted Super Bowl ad. bothersome to life-altering.” nonhormonal and behavioral
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), known more commonly The Symptoms options, as well as natural
to women in midlife as hot flashes and night sweats, are Hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness are among remedies.”
just one area of concern board certified gynecologist the most common symptoms of menopause. Others include Future Health Risks
Claudia Mason, M.D., addresses with her patients. As a sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and skin and hair Another concern for
certified menopause practitioner with Cleveland Clinic in changes, as well as sexual dysfunction and urinary symptoms women facing this stage of
Florida, Dr. Mason specializes in helping patients navigate like stress incontinence. life, according to Mason, are
the challenges of “the change,” which naturally starts “Too many women just live with the symptoms and never the long-term complications
between the ages of 45 and 55. seek help,” says Mason, noting one AARP survey found that related to menopause and Claudia Mason, M.D.
“More and more women are choosing not to suffer only half of women surveyed ever discussed menopause with decreased estrogen production.
in silence, which is great news,” says Mason. She does a health provider. These include bone loss in the immediate years following
worry, however, about the amount of misinformation A Menopause Visit menopause and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
shared online and the unproven therapies that are fueling As a menopause specialist, Mason makes it a point to “I address both current symptoms and ways to lessen
a growing menopause marketplace. ask patients about VMS during well-women visits. She also future health risks,” adds Mason.
Not A Disease tries to build a trusting relationship, so that patients can feel She encourages any woman who has questions about
Menopause signifies the permanent ending of comfortable having conversations about sexual health and menopause or how to alleviate symptoms to talk with their
menstruation when the body is no longer releasing eggs other sensitive topics. healthcare provider.
or producing much estrogen. “Once a woman has stopped If Mason had it her way, every woman would have a Call (877) 463-9010 or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/
having her period for 12 consecutive months, she has “menopausal visit” during the perimenopause stage of their Appointment to schedule an appointment with Mason or
officially reached menopause,” explains Mason. reproductive lifecycle. another Cleveland Clinic menopause specialist.
County Clerk Joseph Abruzzo:

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