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      Is It Time For A Menopause Visit?



      Changing The Conversation                          shared online and the unproven therapies that are fueling   include sleep disturbances,
                                                                                                           mood disorders, and skin
                                                         a growing menopause marketplace.
      Around The Change                                  Not A Disease                                     and hair changes, as well
                                                           Menopause signifies the permanent ending of menstruation   as  sexual  dysfunction  and
        Once a taboo topic, menopause is now enjoying a unique   when the body is no longer releasing eggs or producing   urinary symptoms like stress
      spotlight. For the second year in a row, menopausal symptoms   much estrogen. “Once a woman has stopped having her   incontinence.
      were featured in a coveted Super Bowl ad.          period for 12 consecutive months, she has officially reached     “Too many women just
        Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), known more commonly    menopause,” explains Mason.                       live with the symptoms
      to women in midlife as hot flashes and night sweats, are     More than a million women reach menopause each year   and never seek help,” says
      just one area of concern board certified gynecologist   in the United States, according to the National Institute on   Mason,  noting  one AARP
      Claudia Mason, M.D., addresses with her patients. As a   Aging. The transitional stage leading up to this point is called   survey found that only half
      certified menopause practitioner with Cleveland Clinic   perimenopause, while the years following are postmenopause.   of  women  surveyed  ever
      in  Florida,  Dr.  Mason  specializes  in  helping  patients     “Menopause is not a disease; it’s a normal part of life,”   discussed menopause with a
      navigate the challenges of “the change,” which naturally   says Mason. “But it can produce symptoms that range from   health provider.
      starts between the ages of 45 and 55.              bothersome to life-altering.”                     A Menopause Visit       Claudia Mason, M.D.
        “More and more women are choosing not to suffer   The Symptoms                                       As a menopause specialist,
      in silence, which is great news,” says Mason. She does     Hot flashes, night  sweats and vaginal dryness are   Mason makes it a point to ask patients about VMS during
      worry, however, about the amount of misinformation   among the most common symptoms of menopause. Others   well-women  visits.  She  also  tries  to  build  a  trusting
                                                                                                           relationship, so that patients can feel comfortable having
                                                                                                           conversations about sexual health and other sensitive topics.
        Jupiter Senior Softball                                                                              If Mason had it her way, every woman would have a
                                                                                                           “menopausal visit” during the perimenopause stage of their
                                                                                                           reproductive lifecycle.
          Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) player   competitive game, win or                       “Menopause is different for everyone and requires
        Vic Troiano, has been named recipient of the 2023   lose,” he said. The award                      personalized care,” she says. “There are many well-
        Commissioner’s Award.                            was to be officially presented                    researched treatments that include hormonal, nonhormonal
          The award by JSSA Commissioner Paul Storch is “For   later in the spring.                        and behavioral options, as well as natural remedies.”
        Meritorious Service in Furthering the Mission and Spirit of     The year-round Jupiter             Future Health Risks
        the Jupiter Senior Softball Association.”        Senior Softball program                             Another concern for women facing this stage of life,
          In announcing the special honor Storch cited Troiano’s   is open to persons 55 and               according to Mason, are the long-term complications
        dedication and “unprecedented string” of managing winter   over and is sponsored by                related to menopause and decreased estrogen production.
        league teams while coordinating pickup games, serving as   the nonprofit Jupiter Senior            These include bone loss in the immediate years following
        an umpire and assuming a leadership role as a division and   Softball Association  in              menopause and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
        association board member.                        cooperation with the Town  Vic Troiano, recipient of the     “I address both current symptoms and ways to lessen
          A member of the senior softball organization since 2010,   of Jupiter’s Parks and  2023 Commissioner’s Award  future health risks,” adds Mason.
        Troiano is noted for his low-key manner as well as his genuine   Recreation Department.              She encourages any woman who has questions about
        honesty and humility. “Additionally, on and off the field you   Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning   menopause or how to alleviate symptoms to talk with their
        will not find a JSSA member with more spirit, soul and love   beginning at 8:30 a.m. They have been at Maplewood Park   healthcare provider.
        in his heart,” Storch said.                      pending completion of renovations at Jupiter Community Park.     Call (877) 463-9010 or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/
          Troiano said he was taken aback upon learning of the     For information about the softball program, including   Appointment to schedule an appointment with Mason or
        award and feels blessed and honored. “My theme has always   sponsorship or to register, contact Gary Newman at (917)   another Cleveland Clinic menopause specialist.
        been, let’s have some fun, don’t get hurt and let’s have a   623-0791, or go to www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.



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