Menopause Management
Ready to find relief and navigate menopause with confidence? To partner with a VPFW menopause specialist, call us at 804-897-2100 or message us to schedule online.
At VPFW, we provide personalized menopause management and menopause treatment for women in the greater Richmond, VA area, with care plans built around your symptoms and health history. If you’ve been searching for a menopause specialist in Richmond, VA, our team of specialists will help you feel heard and supported.
You can talk with your provider about relief for:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep changes and fatigue
- Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort with intimacy
- Brain fog, low energy, or changes in weight patterns
Management of Menopausal Symptoms
We all wish that wisdom was the only thing that came with age. For women, menopause is part of the process too.
While some women may breeze through this time of transition feeling great, many will need to seek relief from symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings. Your provider can give you a personalized evaluation of the benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy as well as non-hormonal treatment options, so that together you can create a treatment plan that works best for your lifestyle. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to sustain a long, healthy, and happy life.
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In addition to menopause symptoms, we can discuss other midlife health concerns and guide you to other health professionals as needed. Your physician can assess and address your risks of heart disease and osteoporosis. We can discuss preventive nutrition — changes in your diet to help you prevent obesity and disease. We can also screen and treat you for troublesome midlife health issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other urogynecology issues. If your symptoms are affecting your quality of life, a menopause specialist can help guide the management of menopause with evidence-based options and compassionate support.
Find a Menopause Specialist in Richmond, VA
If you are looking for a menopause provider in Richmond, VA who can help you manage your menopause symptoms and other women’s health concerns associated with aging, please take a look at our providers page. We have physicians who specialize in menopause management at our Richmond, VA offices, including two Menopause Society Certified Practitioners, and look forward to helping you navigate these changes with compassion.
To make an appointment with an OB/GYN provider at one of our Richmond, VA, locations, call VPFW at 804-897-2100 or message us to schedule online.
Menopause Treatment Options at VPFW
Every person’s experience is different, so your plan may include one or more of the treatment options below based on your symptoms, medical history, and any preferences discussed with your doctor:
- Hormone therapy: a personalized discussion of benefits and risks, and whether hormone therapy may be a fit for you
- Non-hormonal options: prescription and non-prescription approaches for hot flashes, mood, and sleep (when appropriate)
- Lifestyle supports: sleep strategies, nutrition guidance, movement, stress management
- Vaginal and urinary symptom support: targeted options for vaginal dryness, discomfort, or urinary changes
Your VPFW practitioner is happy to discuss your options and work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your body’s needs. The first step to finding relief from menopause symptoms is making an appointment.
When to See a Menopause Specialist in Richmond, VA
Are your menopause-related symptoms beginning to disrupt your sleep, work, relationships, or daily routines? Sometimes symptoms can be as vague as “not feeling like yourself.” If something does not seem right, it’s time to consult a menopause expert at VPFW. We welcome your questions and concerns, whether you’re facing perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause changes.
*If weight gain is your only concern, you may benefit from a weight management visit with Dr. Bendheim, who can help with both pharmacologic, and non-pharmacologic weight loss strategies.
Trust the Deep Menopause Expertise at VPFW
VPFW’s team includes providers with advanced menopause-focused training, including Menopause Society Certified Practitioners (MSCP). If you’re looking for a menopause expert in Richmond, VA, you can request an appointment with a provider with a professional focus on menopause care.
Meet Dr. Emily J. Stone (MSCP)
To make an appointment with an OB/GYN provider at one of our Richmond, VA, locations, call VPFW at 804-897-2100 or message us to schedule online.
