Ask Emily — menopause

QUESTION:

What symptoms can I expect during menopause?

ANSWER:

In the years surrounding menopause, you can expect a wide range of symptoms. Because each woman is different, there is no set pattern to menopausal symptoms. We do know that many women can experience various combinations of the following: hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irritability or mood swings, feelings of depression, anxiety, fatigue, decreased sexual desire, irregular periods, weight gain, bloating or gas, headaches, joint pain or stiffness.

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Our Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

• To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
• To select the Program that's right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
• To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Hormonal Health Profile.
• If you're ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We’re here to listen and help.

Last Modified: 02/15/2008