Ongoing Menopause Optimization

Ongoing Menopause Optimization services offered in San Diego, CA

About 85% of women experience menopause symptoms, which can feel debilitating and negatively alter their quality of life. At Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness in San Diego, California, Dr. Richardson offers ongoing menopause optimization to maximize wellness and ease negative symptoms. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Richardson by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

Ongoing Menopause Optimization Q & A

What is ongoing menopause optimization?

Ongoing menopause optimization at Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness includes lifestyle changes and medical treatments that minimize symptoms associated with perimenopause (the transitional period to menopause), menopause, and beyond. The average age of menopause in the United States is 52.

Menopause is characterized by 12 consecutive months without having a menstrual period (caused by aging). It also occurs in women who have not transitioned into menopause if they have surgical removal of the ovaries.

Which symptoms can ongoing menopause optimization ease?

Menopause optimization helps minimize or eliminate the following symptoms of menopause and perimenopause:

Night sweats
Hot flashes
Irregular or painful periods
Pain during sex
Vaginal dryness
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Difficulty sleeping
Low bone density
Breast tenderness
Urinary incontinence
Depression
Mood swings
Irritability
Dry eyes, mouth, or skin
Worsening premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Headaches
Racing heart
Weight gain
Fatigue
Thinning hair
Difficulty concentrating
Muscle or joint aches and pains
Low sex drive
Brain fog
Bloating

Dr. Richardson tailors evidence-based treatments based on your health history, the severity of your symptoms, your lifestyle, treatment preferences, and goals.

Which ongoing menopause optimization solution is right for me?

The first step of undergoing ongoing menopause optimization is to complete an initial deep dive evaluation. Dr. Richardson reviews your health history and symptoms and determines the severity of menopause and perimenopause symptoms to effectively treat your condition and provide long-lasting relief.

What can I expect during ongoing menopause optimization?

Dr. Richardson uses breast cancer/oncology risk-integrated treatment planning. Your personalized ongoing menopause optimization plan at Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness may consist of:

Healthy lifestyle education
Medication management
Dietary supplements
Survivorship-focused menopause care
Weight and metabolic optimization
Pelvic and sexual wellness care
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Lymphedema education
Pelvic floor education
Neuropathy and fatigue relief strategies
Coordination of physical therapy and/or mental health treatments
Oncology-informed menopause care
Cancer-safe protocols for survivors
Non-hormonal treatment options
Brain health, mood, sleep, joint pain, cognitive, and hot flash support
Stress management
Bone health support and osteoporosis prevention
Treatment for breast cancer-related menopause concerns

Dr. Richardson specializes in menopause symptom relief using both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment pathways tailored to your needs. She follows up continuously to maximize your health outcomes and quality of life.

Schedule an ongoing menopause optimization evaluation at Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.