Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through as they age. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During this time, women's bodies produce less of the key hormones estrogen and progesterone. This leads to changes in menstrual cycles, mood, sleep, and more.
Many women experience unpleasant symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, weight gain, and emotional changes are common. There are safe and effective hormone therapy options that can relieve symptoms and help women feel their best as they transition through menopause.
Menopause occurs when a woman's ovaries stop releasing eggs. This typically happens between the ages of 45 and 55. The average age for menopause in New Zealand is 51. Menopause happens because a woman's supply of eggs declines as she ages.
Along with changes in egg production, women's bodies make less estrogen and progesterone - the key hormones produced by the ovaries. Lower hormone levels cause the symptoms of menopause. While menopause ends a women's fertility, it should not mean discomfort, trouble sleeping, or a reduced quality of life.
The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause cause a wide range of symptoms. Changes typically start 1-2 years before menopause and can persist for years after. Symptoms vary dramatically between women. They may include:
The compassionate and experienced healthcare providers at Vitality Balance Clinic Wellington provide cutting-edge hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help women relieve menopause symptoms and thrive. We create fully customized treatment plans to:
At Vitality Balance Clinic, we use bioidentical hormones - substances molecularly identical to the estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone produced naturally by the female body. Extensive research confirms bioidentical hormones are safe and effective.
Made from plant sources, bioidentical hormones are customized based on each woman's hormonal profile and symptom evaluation. We provide estrogen, progesterone, and when indicated, testosterone, in creams, tablets, pellets, or injections.
We complete baseline hormone testing and have an in-depth discussion regarding health history and symptoms. This allows us to create customized therapeutic regimens meeting each patient's unique needs. Follow up visits, testing, and dosage adjustments ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
Our compassionate Care Coordinators provide education and emotional support throughout each woman's treatment journey. We are always available to answer questions and address concerns.
In addition to hormone therapy, we offer lifestyle guidance personalized for each patient. Areas addressed may include:
We provide referrals to dietitians, personal trainers, counselors, pelvic floor physical therapists, and other specialists. Our goal is empowering women to make sustainable lifestyle improvements further enhancing HRT results.
The compassionate medical providers at Vitality Balance Clinic offer cutting edge, holistic hormone replacement therapy to help patients relieve the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, while also preventing long-term health complications. Read below to learn more about our menopause treatment protocols.
We complete comprehensive lab testing measuring levels of key hormones including:
Testing may reveal hormone imbalances causing symptoms. It also guides precise dosage decisions when hormone therapy is indicated. We provide requisitions for blood draws done locally at your convenience.
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) are additional markers confirming menopause.
Vitality Balance Clinic provides bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. After a detailed medical evaluation, your clinician will determine which hormone therapy options are right for you.
We offer convenient formulations including:
The goal is balancing hormones for optimal physical and mental health. Follow-up testing confirms hormones are in ideal ranges. We adjust dosages over time meeting changing needs.
Along with hormone therapy, we offer evidence-based lifestyle guidance to:
Healthy lifestyle choices enhance hormone therapy results. We provide customized plans improving symptom control while preventing long term health consequences.
In addition to our care team, we coordinate referrals to respected specialists across the Wellington area including:
We partner with you each step of the journey from perimenopause through postmenopause. Our goal is helping you enjoy the prime of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Going through perimenopause and menopause brings physical changes and often emotional ups and downs. Many women suffer from hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal discomfort, and other unpleasant symptoms for months or years. They may feel like just part of life’s journey. However, prompt evaluation and treatment can make a dramatic difference in comfort and wellbeing.
With comprehensive hormone testing and replacement therapy, the vast majority of menopause symptoms can be effectively treated, including:
Feeling like yourself again allows getting back to the activities you enjoy most with family, friends, and community. Restored comfort and energy translates to an improved overall quality of life.
In addition to bothersome symptoms, falling hormone levels after menopause increase risks for serious long term health issues like:
Properly balancing hormones not only alleviates discomfort today but protects future health. Enjoying vitality and a healthy life expectancy matters at every age.
No two women go through menopause the same way. Genetics, lifestyle choices, medical history, and other factors lead to diverse symptoms and health risks. Precision testing defines the ideal hormone therapy regimen meeting each woman’s unique needs.
After thorough evaluation, our clinicians create tailored treatment plans including bioidentical hormones, medications, specialist referrals, and lifestyle guidance. We partner together on the journey toward revitalized health and wellbeing.
Acupuncture has been found to be surprisingly effective at reducing hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause. In studies, both traditional acupuncture and electroacupuncture significantly improved menopause symptoms compared to no treatment or sham acupuncture, providing a drug-free alternative therapy for the millions of women going through the change each year.
The compassionate medical team at Vitality Balance Clinic provides cutting edge, evidence-based care for women transitioning through perimenopause and menopause. Read below regarding our capabilities and services:
Our clinicians have extensive training in:
We provide advanced hormone formulations including tablets, injections, long acting pellets, and creams meeting each woman’s needs and preferences. Our specialties include growth hormones and thyroid treatment.
We get know patients as individuals through:
This allows creating customized treatment plans addressing the whole woman physically and emotionally. We partner together on each phase of the menopause journey.
Our modern clinic and in-house blood draw lab allows prompt, comfortable evaluation and testing. Patients appreciate our:
We work with most major insurance carriers. Uninsured patients receive discounted fees.
In addition to our care team, we coordinate referrals across the Wellington area to leading dietitians, mental health counselors, pelvic floor physical therapists, fitness trainers and other respected specialists critical for supporting optimal menopause transition outcomes.
We facilitate appointments and share records electronically simplifying the process. You always have a quarterback navigating next steps.
If you are struggling through menopause with hot flashes, trouble sleeping, weight gain, mood issues or other symptoms, we can help! Our goal is supporting you to feel healthy, comfortable and fully engaged with life once again.
We look forward to partnering together on your path to hormonal balance and wellbeing!
