Menopause and Female Hormone Therapies
Menopause and Bioidentical Hormone specialist doctor, Naima Cheema MD, offers Bioidentical hormone therapies, a well-proven way to get your energy and vitality back after menopause. Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding areas. Bioidentical Hormones are molecule by molecule identical tobody’s natural hormones. Therefore, Bioidentical hormone treatments of menopause do not cause the side effects that are seen with synthetic hormones.
What are female hormones?
Estrogen and Progesterone are the hormones responsible for feminine characteristics in women. They are primarily secreted by ovaries under the influence of Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) produced by the brain.
What are the symptoms of low estrogen and progesterone levels in menopause?
The condition with low estrogen and progesterone levels is called menopause. Menopause has the following symptoms:
- hot flashes
- night sweats
- vaginal dryness
- low sex drive mood
- swings depression
Am I a candidate for menopause treatment with hormone replacement therapy?
In women, Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is usually commenced at menopause or in the perimenopausal stage. All women with menopause do not require bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. During the consultation, Dr. Naima Cheema evaluates each patient with menopause with a detailed history, physical exam and saliva testing. After thorough research of medical literature, Dr. Naima Cheema has concluded that saliva testing is superior to blood and urinary testing as it allows us to get an idea of the tissue hormone levels. We offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapies in the form of pills, creams, and pellets.
Please, feel free to ask any questions about menopause or bioidentical hormone therapy you may have during your consultation. Please, call 770-558-2873 for your next consultation, hormone testing and menopause treatment with Dr. Naima Cheema.
