Women's hormonal lives are marked by natural stages that, while normal, represent major turning points for health and well-being. Between the ages of 40 and 55, the transition to menopause is accompanied by sometimes profound physical, psychological, and metabolic changes.
Long dismissed, these periods nonetheless have a real impact on quality of life. Recent data are eloquent:
87 % des femmes présentent au moins un symptôme et 67 % souffrent de troubles génito-urinaires (Étude GEMVi, 2022). Une femme sur quatre présente même des symptômes sévères.
Today, medicine offers effective, safe, and personalized solutions, particularly thanks to bioidentical hormone therapy.
Premenopause is the phase where ovarian function begins to decline gradually. Cycles remain regular, but subtle hormonal fluctuations can appear.
Perimenopause is a transitional period marked by irregular cycles and significant hormonal fluctuations. It is often during this phase that symptoms are most intense.
Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation or through hormonal testing. It marks the definitive cessation of ovarian hormone production.
The ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play an essential role in several bodily functions: the brain, skin, bones, heart, and urogenital system.
It is the decrease, and especially the fluctuations, of these hormones that cause the symptoms associated with menopause.
The decrease in estrogen leads to a loss of about 30 % of skin collagen within 5 years of menopause. This causes:
thinner skin
a loss of firmness
increased drought
Accelerated facial aging
Hormone deficiency alters the risk profile:
Increase in cardiovascular diseases
bone density loss (osteoporosis)
Metabolism slowdown
Weight gain
Menopausal transition is also associated with an increase in visceral fat and altered lipid profiles, which increases the risk of atherosclerosis.
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) affects nearly two out of three women.
Without treatment, symptoms can worsen:
vaginal dryness
pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
low libido
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy involves replacing hormones that the body no longer produces with molecules that are identical to those produced naturally.
It allows to:
Reduce hot flashes and sleep disturbances
Improve focus and reduce brain fog
protect cardiovascular and bone health
restore intimate comfort
This approach is widely used today in feminine anti-aging medicine.
Accessing specialized menopause care can be difficult: long wait times, a lack of trained professionals, or limited access.
Virtuel MD offers a simple and accessible solution: online consultations in bio-identical hormone therapy and anti-aging medicine.
Our doctors and specialized nurse practitioners:
evaluate your hormonal profile
analyze your symptoms
Create a personalized treatment plan
All of this, without travel and without a waiting list.
Whether you're in premenopause, perimenopause, or menopause, it's never too early or too late to consult a doctor. Taking care of your hormonal health can improve your quality of life now and prevent long-term complications.
Schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional today and start your personalized care.
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