Menopause Treatment, Conway, AR
Fatigue, hot flashes, mood swings, trouble sleeping, and vaginal dryness—these changes can leave you wondering if something deeper is shifting in your body. For many women, the transition into menopause is gradual but disruptive, affecting physical comfort, mental health, relationships, and daily life. And while hormonal decline is natural, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through the symptoms.
At Consider Health, we view menopause as an important window into a woman’s overall well-being. Rather than masking discomfort with short-term fixes, we take time to understand your hormonal imbalances, health history, and lifestyle so we can help you navigate this stage with clarity, confidence, and support. From personalized hormone therapy options to whole-body strategies that support long-term health, our goal is to restore balance and improve your quality of life.
Ready to feel like yourself again—and move through menopause with strength and support?
What is Menopause?
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period—but the hormonal changes that lead to it often begin years earlier in a stage called perimenopause.
As the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone, the body goes through a natural hormonal decline. This shift affects far more than fertility. Hormones influence everything from mood and metabolism to bone health, heart function, and cognitive clarity. That’s why menopause is not just a reproductive milestone—it’s a turning point in a woman’s overall health.
There are three stages of menopause:
Perimenopause
The transitional phase when hormone levels begin to fluctuate.
Menopause
Defined as 12 months without a menstrual cycle.
Postmenopause
The years that follow, when symptoms may continue and health risks related to low estrogen—such as osteoporosis or heart disease—can increase.
Some women move through these stages with few symptoms. But for many others, the hormonal imbalances that occur during this time can trigger uncomfortable symptoms that disrupt everyday life. Understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step to managing this transition with more ease, knowledge, and support.
Common Causes of Menopause
Most women experience menopause as a natural part of aging—typically between ages 45 and 55—as the ovaries slow their production of estrogen and progesterone. This gradual hormonal shift is part of the body’s biological timeline and doesn’t usually require medical intervention unless symptoms interfere with daily life.
However, some women enter menopause earlier than expected due to underlying health conditions or medical procedures. These are known as secondary or induced causes of menopause, and they may bring on symptoms more suddenly or severely.
Here are the most common causes:
Natural Decline of Reproductive Hormones
The most common cause, occurring as the ovaries age and hormone production tapers off over time.
Surgical Menopause
Menopause can occur abruptly after surgical removal of both ovaries (oophorectomy), often during procedures related to gynecology or obstetrics.
Cancer Treatments
Chemotherapy or pelvic radiation may damage the ovaries and trigger early menopause.
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Some women experience menopause before age 40 due to genetic factors, autoimmune diseases, or unknown causes that impair normal ovarian function.
What Symptoms Does Menopause Cause?
Menopause symptoms can vary widely from woman to woman—both in type and severity. Some experience only a few mild changes, while others face symptoms that disrupt sleep, intimacy, work, or emotional well‒being. These changes are driven by shifting levels of estrogen and other hormones that impact many systems in the body.
Common symptoms include:
Hot flashes and night sweats
Irregular or missed periods during perimenopause
Vaginal dryness, itching, or discomfort during intimacy
Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, or even depression
Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
Difficulty concentrating or “brain fog”
Thinning hair or dry skin
Decreased libido or changes in sexual response
Weight gain, particularly around the midsection
What are the Treatment Options for Menopause?
At Consider Health, menopause care begins with understanding your whole story—not just your symptoms. We take time to explore your health history, lifestyle, and lab data to uncover the root causes behind hormonal shifts and menopausal symptoms. Your treatment plan is designed to support both immediate relief and long-term wellness.
Services that may be part of your care include:
Functional Medicine
We look beyond isolated symptoms to understand how hormones, nutrition, digestion, and inflammation work together. Our goal is to identify imbalances and support your body’s natural ability to regulate and heal.
Hormone Testing
This focused evaluation measures your levels of estrogen, progesterone, and other key hormones involved in menopause. It helps us assess whether hormone imbalance is contributing to your symptoms and guides next steps in your care.
Comprehensive Blood Work
Our full-body panel—The Currie Deluxe Panel Blood Chemistry Analysis—looks at metabolic health, thyroid function, cardiovascular markers, and inflammation. These insights help shape your personalized strategy and uncover any underlying health risks.
Virtual Health Coaching
Through secure video sessions, we offer consistent support to help you set goals, implement changes, and track your progress. Coaching keeps your care plan actionable and sustainable—no matter where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best treatment for menopause?
The most effective treatment depends on your symptoms and goals—it may include hormone therapy, functional medicine, or a combination of personalized strategies to support balance and long-term health.
How can I control my menopause without hormones?
Many women manage symptoms naturally through targeted nutrition, lifestyle changes, stress reduction, and functional medicine, without relying on hormone therapy.
Do you ever feel good again after menopause?
Yes—many women feel even better after menopause once their symptoms are addressed and their health is supported holistically.
How long do you have symptoms of menopause?
Symptoms can last from a few months to several years, but the right care plan can help reduce their intensity and improve your quality of life.
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