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According to several studies, 60% of women with significant menopausal symptoms sought medical assistance, yet a high percentage of them were left untreated and symptoms neglected.

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Where Are You At In Your Menopause Journey?

If you’re feeling frustrated trying to find relief from your menopausal symptoms, you’re certainly not alone.  Despite the discomfort experienced throughout their menopausal journey and the readily available safe and efficacious therapeutic options that could improve quality of life and possibly prevent several chronic illnesses, only a tiny fraction of people are offered treatment.

You Deserve Better  

Following are my top tips to make the most of the time you have with your provider – who, hopefully, is committed to helping you – so that you can advocate for yourself, your health, and your overall well-being.

How To Prepare For Your HRT Appointment

1. Try to schedule the first appointment in the morning to ensure time with your provider. Tell the staff about issues you would like to discuss so the scheduler knows to block off additional time.  
2. Consider attending the appointment fasting (no food/drink other than water after midnight). This will avoid any delay in testing requiring a fasting state. 
3. Write down your family history of diseases and illnesses and your medications. This information could justify specific lab testing you may not qualify for. Your family history can also determine if you are a good candidate for particular hormone therapies.
4. Keep a symptom journal, noting any changes to your health since your last visit, including new aches and pains, increased fatigue, hair loss, weight gain or loss, constipation, forgetfulness, depression, etc. 
5. Consider your preferences for managing your symptoms and long-term health, such as hormone therapy (HRT), an herbal approach, and changes in your lifestyle. It’s your choice, and you’ll want to ask your provider for options based on your symptoms and medical history.

Research Your Best Options With HRT

Researching information from credible sources will show your provider that you have done your due diligence and will help you work together to determine the most appropriate course of treatment.

1. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), gives us hope with its updated position on hormone therapy. The consensus is that for healthy females younger than 60 and within 10 years of menopause onset, the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks. 
2. Hormone therapy is not one size fits all, and many options are available.  
3. The American Heart Association indicates those who are treated with hormone therapy along with a comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle approach have fewer cardiovascular risks and adverse disease outcomes. 

What You Should NOT Accept When Approaching Your Healthcare Provider About HRT

1. Your healthcare provider should not tell you this is just that time of your life and that this is your “new normal.” Yes, menopause is a natural stage, but please don’t feel that means you should have to put up with every symptom without help.
2. If your healthcare provider tells you that they don’t prescribe HRT. It’s up to you to be proactive and find a provider that is certified and understands the complexity of hormones and menopause. Check out our recommended provider database to find a new HRT provider. Biote provider locator to find a provider in your area.

What to Say and How to Say It

When we are nervous or overwhelmed, getting tongue-tied or wishing and forgetting everything you would ask is easy. However, your health and wellbeing and overall health are too important, and your feelings should not be dismissed!  Following are some tips, tricks, and phrases you can practice before your appointment to help you feel more confident to advocate for yourself and the care you deserve.

• Sometimes, even with the best of intentions on your part, your provider may continue to dismiss your symptoms.  It is your right to ask for clarification or an explanation. “Please help me to understand why (symptoms A, B, C ) aren’t notable. They are disrupting (my life, sleep, sex life, relationships).
• When or if labs indicate (and your provider agrees as a result) that “nothing is wrong”, don’t gaslight yourself!  Instead stand your ground with something along the lines of “I’m relieved that my lab work looks good, but I know my body. Can we maybe look into  what might be causing my symptoms and how they might be corrected?”.
• If you just don’t seem to be getting anywhere with your provider and you’re not satisfied start looking for a provider that specializes in hormone therapy and will listen to your concerns.

You Are Your Best Healthcare Advocate!

There is nothing more important than understanding the options available to you in managing the symptoms you’re experiencing, and I hope that this information helps you to feel more confident and more empowered!  You are your best advocate for the healthcare you need and deserve to achieve your best health!

Benefits of Bio Identical Hormones

Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy – Radiant Integrative Health

It has been established that treating hormone deficiencies or imbalanced hormones with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can help prevent cardiovascular disease and bone loss and have a powerful impact on quality and longevity of life for both men and women.

If you are struggling with symptoms of hormone imbalance, working with a certified provider who understand the complexity of male and female reproductive health and hormonal transition/decline is essential.

Bio identical Hormone Therapy can help you achieve relief from symptoms, restore health and vitality, and freedom from the long-term health risks that come with unbalanced hormones.

Conclusion

At Radiant Integrative Health we understand that hormonal imbalances can affect more than just your physical health. The decline in hormones can have a profound impact on your health and overall well-being. Bio Identical hormones are widely recognized for their ability to enhance energy, increased cognitive function, heart health and vitality.