Clínica de la Mujer Lawton
Salud sexual y reproductiva
Manejo de la menopausia
PrEP para el VIH
La profilaxis previa a la exposición (PrEP) es un medicamento que toman las personas en riesgo de contraer el VIH para evitar contraerlo a través de las relaciones sexuales o el consumo de drogas inyectables. La PrEP puede impedir que el VIH se instale y se propague por todo el cuerpo.
What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
Common perimenopausal symptoms include brain fog, night sweats, hot flashes, mood changes, anxiety and depression, insomnia or difficulty sleeping, vaginal dryness/irritation, low libido, pain with sex, and fatigue. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, medication management could help you feel more comfortable.
Do I have to take medication for perimenopause?
No! Medications are used only when symptoms are bothersome. Many people do not require medication for menopausal symptoms. Others may choose to take medication depending on their symptoms. When prescribing hormones for menopausal hormone therapy, we always prefer to use bio-identical hormones.
What treatments are used for symptoms of perimenopause?
Everyone experiences perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms differently. The specific treatments used depends on your specific symptoms. Common medications used for menopausal symptom management include hormone replacement therapy with bio-identical estrogen and progesterone, SSRIs such as venlafaxine, and topical estrogen therapy for vaginal symptoms of menopause such as vaginal pain, burning, painful sex, frequent UTIs and other recurrent infections.
Is lab testing required for the diagnosis of perimenopause?
Lab testing is not required to diagnose perimenopause but is sometimes used to help rule out other conditions that cause symptoms similar to menopausal symptoms. Perimenopause is diagnosed based on the presence of symptoms such as hot flashes combined with menstrual irregularities or absence of menses.