Menopause
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but symptoms can affect comfort, energy, mood, sleep, intimacy, and daily life. Menopause symptoms are common and can vary considerably from woman to woman.
What is Menopause?
Menopause happens when the body produces less estrogen and menstrual cycles permanently stop. Many women begin noticing symptoms during perimenopause, the transitional stage leading up to menopause, and those symptoms may continue during and after menopause.
Why Changes Occur
These changes occur because estrogen levels decline during menopause, and estrogen helps support many tissues in the body. As hormone levels shift, women may notice changes in sleep, mood, bladder control, vaginal comfort, metabolism, skin, and hair.
How Treatment Helps
Treatment options for menopause may include hormone-based and non-hormonal approaches, depending on individual symptoms, medical history, and clinical circumstances.
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Poor sleep
- Brain fog
- Mood changes
- Anxiety
- Vaginal dryness
- Pain during intercourse
- Reduced libido
- Bladder changes
- Urinary urgency
- Mild urinary incontinence
- Fatigue
- Skin and hair changes
Some women may also experience frustration or changes in how they feel about their daily lives or relationships because of these changes.
Common symptoms can include:
Common causes can include:
- Natural decline in estrogen
- Changes in vaginal and urinary tissues
- Hormonal shifts affecting sleep and mood
- Reduced natural lubrication
- Changes in metabolism
- Loss of bone protection over time
- Changes in skin, hair, and connective tissue
A personalized treatment plan can take into account current symptoms, medical history, and individual health considerations.
Struggling with hot flashes, sleep changes, or vaginal dryness?
If menopause symptoms are affecting your daily life or raising concerns about your health and wellbeing, speak with a doctor about your options.
Treatment Options for Menopause in Bedford
There are several treatment options that may be considered for menopause symptoms. Your doctor can evaluate your symptoms, health history, hormone profile, and individual circumstances to discuss which treatment options may be appropriate. Below are some of the non-surgical treatment options available at Yago Health in Bedford, also serving Halifax and communities across Nova Scotia.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
EMSELLA® Incontinence Treatment
A non-invasive treatment option that may be considered for concerns involving the pelvic floor, bladder changes, urinary urgency, and mild urinary incontinence that can become more noticeable during menopause.
We provide a private setting to discuss your symptoms, concerns, and available treatment options.
Book a consultation for a confidential discussion about your symptoms and available treatment options. No doctor’s referral is needed.
Why Choose Us?
At Yago Health, every treatment is part of a broader vision for modern, patient-centered care.
Our physician-led team provides a thoughtful private healthcare experience designed around comfort, accessibility, and long-term wellness.
FAQs
Is hormone replacement therapy safe?
HRT uses hormones that are structurally identical to hormones produced naturally by the body. Whether HRT is appropriate depends on individual medical circumstances, including health history, symptoms, and potential risks and considerations.
What symptoms are common during menopause?
Can menopause affect intimacy?
Yes. Menopause can involve changes in vaginal comfort, lubrication, and desire. These concerns can be discussed with a physician as part of an individualized assessment.
What causes menopause symptoms?
What treatments are available at Yago Health for menopause?
Yago Health offers non-surgical options such as hormone replacement therapy and EMSELLA® for certain menopause-related concerns. A physician can assess your symptoms and medical circumstances to determine which options may be appropriate.
Take the First Step Toward Better Health
Book a consultation to have a confidential, unhurried discussion.
MSI does not cover most treatments at Yago Health. MSI will pay for covered services like vasectomy. Patients will be informed of fees up front.