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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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