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PERIMENOPAUSE CONSULTATION
Understanding the Changes, Empowering Your Journey
Perimenopause is a time of significant change, often filled with symptoms that can feel confusing or overwhelming. You may not quite feel like yourself, and that’s okay. At You by Dr Shauna Watts, we’re here to guide you through this important transition with understanding, expert care, and a personalised approach that focuses on what you need to thrive.
WHAT TO EXPECT
During your perimenopause consultation, we will
Your perimenopause consultation at You by Dr Shauna Watts is all about you. We take the time to listen to your concerns and understand the changes you’re experiencing, both physically and emotionally. This is your opportunity to get clarity and create a plan that’s tailored to your unique journey.
During your consultation, we will:
Review Your Symptoms
From perimenopause fatigue and bloating to thinning hair and joint pain, we’ll go over the symptoms you’re experiencing to get a full understanding of how perimenopause is affecting your life.
Conduct Medical Testing
We’ll carry out any necessary blood tests to assess your hormone levels, ensuring we have a full understanding of what’s happening in your body.
Discuss Treatment Options
Based on your symptoms and needs, we’ll discuss a range of treatment options. These could include Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) if suitable, or other medications that help manage symptoms like sleep issues or anxiety.
Create a Personalised Plan
Based on your symptoms and medical history, we’ll create a tailored plan that includes lifestyle changes, nutritional advice, and potential medical treatments to help manage fatigue, bloating, and itching associated with perimenopause.
Address Emotional Well-Being
Hormonal changes can impact your mental health as much as your physical health. We’ll offer support for managing stress, anxiety, and mood changes, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Support Sexual Health and Relationships
Why Choose a Perimenopause Consultation with Dr Shauna Watts?
Our approach to perimenopause care at You by Dr Shauna Watts is comprehensive, combining the latest research and personalised care to help you manage your symptoms and feel empowered during this time of transition.
Your tailored treatment plan may include:
- Hormonal Support: For women experiencing significant symptoms, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) may be recommended, depending on your specific health needs.
- Nutritional & Lifestyle Guidance: We provide dietary advice and lifestyle changes to help alleviate symptoms like fatigue, bloating, and itching. This could include strategies for better digestion, improved energy levels, and healthier hair and skin.
- Hair & Skin Health Treatments: To address concerns like hair loss and thinning hair, we offer medical treatments that promote hair growth and improve the health of your skin, helping you feel more confident.
- Joint & Pain Relief: For women experiencing joint pain or muscle discomfort, we offer therapies that help ease your symptoms and improve mobility.
- Sleep & Energy Support: Sleep disturbances and fatigue are common in perimenopause. We’ll work with you to develop strategies and treatments to improve your sleep, helping you regain energy and feel more like yourself.
Take the First Step Today
If you’re feeling tired, irritable, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself, it’s time to take control. At You by Dr Shauna Watts, our perimenopause consultation is designed to give you the tools, support, and personalised care you need to manage your symptoms and feel like YOU again.
FAQs – Perimenopause Consultation
What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the stage leading up to menopause, when hormone levels begin to fluctuate. It’s a time when many women experience symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flushes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, thinning hair and changes in their body. If you’ve started noticing these shifts, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to manage it by yourself.
What are the signs that perimenopause is ending?
The main sign perimenopause is ending is when you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Other symptoms, such as hot flushes or mood swings, may start to stabilise as you approach menopause.
What is the perimenopause quiz?
A perimenopause quiz can help you identify whether the symptoms you’re experiencing may be related to perimenopause. While useful for self-assessment, a consultation with a healthcare provider will give you a clearer picture of your health.
Is fatigue common during perimenopause?
Yes, perimenopause fatigue is a very common symptom. Hormonal changes, especially a drop in estrogen and progesterone, can affect your energy levels, leaving you feeling tired or unmotivated.
Does perimenopause cause thinning hair?
Yes, many women experience perimenopause and thinning hair. This is due to hormonal fluctuations that affect hair growth cycles, leading to finer hair or hair loss during perimenopause.
Why does perimenopause cause joint pain?
Perimenopause joint pain is linked to the decrease in estrogen, which can affect the health of your joints and muscles, leading to stiffness, discomfort, or even conditions like frozen shoulder.
How can I stop perimenopause itching?
To manage perimenopause itching, it’s important to hydrate your skin with moisturisers and potentially use hormone treatments if the itching is related to dryness from hormone loss. We also offer skin treatments that can help relieve dryness and irritation.
Does perimenopause cause bloating?
Yes, perimenopause and bloating often occur due to hormonal changes that slow down digestion, causing feelings of fullness or bloating.
Why do I feel dizzy during perimenopause?
Perimenopause and dizziness can be related to hormonal shifts that affect your blood pressure and circulation. It’s important to monitor this symptom and consult a doctor if it becomes frequent or severe.
How can I prevent hair loss during perimenopause?
Perimenopause hair loss can be managed through a combination of nutritional support, lifestyle changes, and treatments to encourage hair growth. Our personalised care will help you address this symptom and maintain healthy hair.
What are the common symptoms of perimenopause?
Perimenopause affects every woman differently, but there are some common symptoms many women experience. These include:
- Fatigue: Perimenopause and fatigue often go hand in hand due to hormonal imbalances that can affect your energy levels and disrupt your sleep.
- Thinning Hair: Hormonal changes during this time can lead to perimenopause thinning hair, leaving hair feeling finer and more prone to falling out.
- Joint Pain: Declining estrogen levels can lead to perimenopause joint pain, causing discomfort and stiffness in the joints.
- Bloating: Digestive issues, including perimenopause and bloating, are common as hormonal fluctuations affect how your body processes food.
- Dizziness: Hormonal shifts can also lead to perimenopause and dizziness, leaving you feeling lightheaded or off balance at times.
- Itching: Changes in skin hydration and elasticity can cause perimenopause itching, leaving your skin feeling dry and irritated.
- Hair Loss: Along with thinning, perimenopause hair loss can become a concern, affecting your confidence and how you feel about your appearance.