Perimenopause and menopause care in Fort Lee, NJ and by telehealth
If you've been told your labs are normal while your sleep, mood, and body feel anything but, you're not imagining it.
What you may be feeling
Hot flashes and night sweats
Sleep that breaks at 3 a.m.
Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability that isn't like you
Brain fog and trouble finding words
Weight gain, especially around the middle
Low libido, vaginal dryness, or painful sex
Joint aches and fatigue
These symptoms are connected. They can start years before your periods stop, and they are treatable.
How I treat it
Hormone therapy, when it's right for you. We review your history and your personal risks, and I explain the options so you can decide with clear information.
Non-hormone options. Not everyone wants hormones or is a candidate for them. There are effective alternatives, and we'll go through them.
The whole picture. Menopause changes your metabolism, bones, heart, and brain. Your plan covers weight, bone health, sleep, and cardiovascular risk, not just hot flashes.
Ongoing monitoring. We follow up at three months, then every six months, sooner if you need it.
Partner sessions
This transition affects the people close to you too. I offer sessions with your spouse or partner so they understand what you're going through and how to support you.
Why patients come to me
I'm a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society, and I went through this myself. Even as a physician, it took me three visits to be heard. Your first visit here is a full hour.
Common questions
Am I too young for this to be perimenopause?
Symptoms often begin in the late 30s or 40s, while periods are still regular.
What if I'm nervous about hormone therapy?
That's understandable. We'll review your personal risk profile and the evidence so you can make an informed decision.
Do I need hormone testing first?
Often the diagnosis rests on your symptoms and history. We order labs when they will change the plan.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Start with a free 15-minute call. In office in Fort Lee, NJ, or by telehealth in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Vermont, and Hawaii.