Menopause Treatments

Why Menopause Care Matters

Unmanaged hormonal changes can disrupt daytime and nighttime activities and leave you feeling drained and uncomfortable. You shouldn’t have to suffer with the symptoms of menopause and the changes it can cause in your body shape, especially that growing stomach. We believe that support during this time is important so you can not only get through this transition with a sense of control and improved quality of life, but also thrive.

How We Diagnose Hormonal Imbalances

We start with a review of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors. Bloodwork and other diagnostic tests give us a clearer picture of your hormone levels. Hormonal fluctuations often overlap with other conditions, so we take the time to rule out additional causes. Once we have the data, we explain your results and discuss the next steps.

What Treatments Are Available for Menopause?

The team at Balanced Medical Solutions offers the latest treatment for hormone imbalances that result from menopause and peri-menopause. After carefully evaluating your condition, lab results, and reviewing your medical history, they create a personalized treatment plan that may include:

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Bioidentical hormones are sourced from natural ingredients and are chemically and molecularly identical to the hormones your body produces. Unlike traditional hormone replacements, which are derived from animal and synthetic sources, bioidentical hormones come from plants like yams and soy. Click here to access our patient education on BHRT.

Progesterone Replacement Therapy (PRT)

If you haven’t undergone a hysterectomy and still have your uterus, PRT may be a beneficial supplement to estrogen replacement. PRT protects your uterus from changes that may result from taking estrogen alone. Patients who want a more complete hormone plan can explore progesterone replacement therapy (PRT) to increase comfort and balance.

Lifestyle Changes

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on how you feel during and after menopause. The team at Balanced Medical Solutions may advise you on lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and reducing stress. Our recommendations for lifestyle changes for menopause, including a healthy diet and exercise, focus on habits that are realistic and sustainable. We work towards optimizing your health, not just improving symptoms.

Climax PRP Shots for Women

Because menopause can cause problems such as low libido, low lubrication, and vaginal laxity, directly addressing the vaginal tissues can help. Climax PRP shots use your body’s own platelet-rich plasma to support increased sensitivity, natural lubrication, and more satisfying intimate experiences. This treatment involves a quick blood draw and a targeted injection near the clitoral and vaginal tissues to stimulate cellular repair and enhance blood flow. Climax PRP shots can address concerns like low arousal, difficulty reaching orgasm, or discomfort during sex.

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What Are the Symptoms of Menopause?

Fluctuating or declining levels of estrogen and progesterone can cause a wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. Common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include:

• Hot flashes: Hot flashes create sudden warmth, flushing, and discomfort that can interrupt daily activities.
• Night sweats: Night sweats can disrupt sleep and leave you feeling tired throughout the day.
• Weight gain: Many patients notice changes in body composition, especially weight gain around the abdomen. We offer weight loss solutions that support metabolic balance.
• Mood swings: Mood swings may create irritability or emotional sensitivity that affects your routine.
• Memory loss: Hormonal changes can affect concentration and short-term memory.
• Difficulty sleeping: Difficulty sleeping often stems from nighttime temperature shifts, stress, or changing hormones.
• Decreased desire for sex (libido): Our low libido menopause treatments in the Bay Area help increase sexual desire, improve comfort, and enhance intimacy.
• Pain during sex: Vaginal dryness and reduced elasticity may contribute to discomfort during intercourse.

If menopause symptoms are causing problems in your life, call Balanced Medical Solutions or book an appointment online today.

BHRT vs. Estrogen Patches: What’s the Difference?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) uses plant-based hormones that are structurally identical to those naturally produced by the human body. BHRT can be custom-compounded and dosed based on your lab results and specific symptoms.

Estrogen patches deliver one type of hormone at a fixed dose, while BHRT includes a microdose of testosterone, which women also need. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, bioidentical therapy is typically customized to a woman’s individual hormone levels and symptoms, allowing for a more balanced restoration of both estrogen and testosterone. This matters because testosterone plays a key role in energy, libido, mood, and muscle tone – areas that estrogen alone may not fully address. In addition, bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to those the body naturally produces, which may support more natural metabolism and utilization. By addressing multiple hormonal pathways instead of just one, BHRT can provide a more comprehensive and symptom-targeted approach to hormone optimization.

Furthermore, the estrogen patch adhesive can also sometimes irritate the skin, and the absorption rate may vary based on activity level, body composition, and placement. Patches do not always address the full spectrum of symptoms. They also require frequent replacement and strict placement rotation, which can be inconvenient. BHRT is available as a topical cream or small implant (AKA as a “pellet”) that lasts 3-6 months.

Why We Recommend BHRT

• Customized hormone balance: This treatment allows us to precisely adjust hormones for you and is formulated and adjusted based on lab results.
• Better symptom relief: When your hormones are balanced based on your body’s actual needs, menopausal symptom relief from hot flashes, mood shifts, and fatigue is often more noticeable and sustainable.
• Includes multiple hormones: BHRT addresses a wider range of symptoms with more options to choose from.
• Supports long-term wellness: Balancing hormones with BHRT may help you maintain better energy, focus, and physical comfort during and after menopause.

We offer hormone replacement therapy menopause care that focuses on personalization, clear communication, monitoring, and helping you feel more stable through hormonal changes.

Who Is a Good Candidate for BHRT?

BHRT may be appropriate for individuals in perimenopause or menopause who have confirmed hormone imbalances through symptomatic diagnosis and/or lab testing. Good candidates are generally in overall stable health and are not dealing with active cancers, clotting disorders, or liver disease. Those who are seeking long-term support instead of short-term symptom relief tend to do well with personalized hormone therapy. We often recommend BHRT to patients experiencing mood swings or perimenopause hormone imbalance patterns that are not improving with lifestyle changes alone.

Why Balanced Medical Solutions?

We are one of the first hormone and sexual wellness clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area to serve women, men, and couples in a shared setting. That means patients who want to experience hormonal and sexual health improvements alongside their partner can do so in a connected, supportive environment. We offer a full range of services, from weight management and regenerative stem cell IV therapy (via exosomes) to hormone testing and optimization, all under one roof.

We follow the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics, and we take the time to understand your individual goals and biology before making any recommendations. We also offer ongoing support with complimentary follow-up visits for life, which allows us to make adjustments and track progress without placing an additional financial burden on you.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for menopause is built around your personal preferences and solid medical information. As a BBB-accredited clinic with an A+ rating and five-star reviews across the web, we are proud to help patients in the Bay Area feel more balanced and energized.

Patient Testimonials

“Super excited to be here and to bring my mama to do her first Hormonal check and treatment. This place is so neat, modern and professional!!! She was very happy and confident to make the decision to come and try it out! No regrets!!! Looking forward for more treatments!!!”
– C. Ayarza

“I went in for a simple consultation and had many questions. They ended up doing my blood work and I followed up with their recommendations. I am very happy with the results so far, the professionalism and how easy it has been to work with the office. I highly give them 5-stars!”
– T. Pereira

Learn More About Personalized Menopause Care With BHRT in Hayward, CA

Hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause can affect everything from your body shape, sleep and mood to your confidence and focus. You do not have to accept those changes as permanent, especially when personalized treatment options are available. BHRT offers a way to restore vitality, energy, sex drive and your younger figure. Our team is here to help you feel more like yourself again.

Request an appointment now through our online calendar.