Effective care during perimenopause and menopause doesn’t just focus on HRT or non-HRT treatments. It’s also important to consider your chronic health conditions and how they might change or worsen during this time.
As a family medicine primary care provider for the past six years, I can help you better understand your health conditions and how menopause might affect them. Some patients may not want to take medications for chronic conditions, but sometimes it’s necessary for your overall health. We can work together to find ways to use medications effectively, along with making lifestyle changes to improve your well-being.
For example, LDL (often called “bad” cholesterol) tends to increase during menopause, and while diet and exercise can help manage it, medications can also be helpful. Medications can prevent plaque from building up in your blood vessels, offering extra protection for your heart as you age. (click link for articles on LDL cholesterol in FAQ).
If you need help managing conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes, or others, we can include these in your personalized care plan.
