Menopause Doctor | Royal Oak, MI

Perimenopause and menopause are characterized by a gradual decline in the production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which are produced by the ovaries. And since these two female hormones regulate or affect nearly every function of a woman’s body, this decline can lead to a variety of physical and emotional symptoms – and even lead to life threating conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Symptoms of menopause are wide ranging – from annoying and uncomfortable to debilitating. Hot flashes, weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and decreased libido are just some of the dozens of symptoms of menopause. But fortunately for menopausal women, there are natural, holistic approaches to managing menopause symptoms, that can make this transition not only bearable, but restore your quality of life!

Royal Oak integrative medicine doctor Nishath Hakim, MD offers evidence-based, scientifically proven, natural treatments that can be effective in reducing the symptoms of menopause. She takes a holistic approach treating menopause symptoms by taking into account the whole person, including the woman’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. And rather than simply treating symptoms, she focuses on addressing the underlying imbalances that contribute to menopause symptoms. This includes safe and natural ways to balance the hormonal imbalances that can be customized to each woman’s individual needs.

If you live in the greater Detroit or Royal Oak, MI area, schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Nishath Hakim – and take the first step to regaining your health, preventing disease, and feeling your best during perimenopause, menopause and beyond!

Hormone Therapy Doctor Royal Oak

Menopause
Doctor
Royal Oak, MI

Perimenopause and menopause are characterized by a gradual decline in the production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which are produced by the ovaries. And since these two female hormones regulate or affect nearly every function of a woman’s body, this decline can lead to a variety of physical and emotional symptoms – and even lead to life threating conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Symptoms of menopause are wide ranging – from annoying and uncomfortable to debilitating. Hot flashes, weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and decreased libido are just some of the dozens of symptoms of menopause. But fortunately for menopausal women, there are natural, holistic approaches to managing menopause symptoms, that can make this transition not only bearable, but restore your quality of life!

Royal Oak integrative medicine doctor Nishath Hakim, MD offers evidence-based, scientifically proven, natural treatments that can be effective in reducing the symptoms of menopause. She takes a holistic approach treating menopause symptoms by taking into account the whole person, including the woman’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. And rather than simply treating symptoms, she focuses on addressing the underlying imbalances that contribute to menopause symptoms. This includes safe and natural ways to balance the hormonal imbalances that can be customized to each woman’s individual needs.

If you live in the greater Detroit or Royal Oak, MI area, schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Nishath Hakim – and take the first step to regaining your health, preventing disease, and feeling your best during perimenopause, menopause and beyond!

Treating Menopause

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Muscle & Bone Density Loss

Lower estrogen levels due to menopause not only can increase body weight but can also decrease bone density and muscle mass. Studies show that women lose about 10% of their bone density as a result of menopause, with 7% of the loss occurring during the perimenopausal & early menopausal years. This can lead to higher risk of broken bones, and reduced muscle performance, which can make it harder for women to exercise, leading to increased weight gain.

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Menopause Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle during & after menopause is an important goal, because weight gain (especially around the middle) is associated with an increased risk for almost all chronic degenerative diseases. Dr. Hakim can help you put in place an exercise & nutrition plan, along with a bioidentical hormonal replacement therapy program that can help counteract postmenopausal weight gain and improve other menopausal symptoms as well.

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Menopause Hormone Therapy

A personalized menopausal health program includes the evaluation of each individual woman’s hormone imbalances. Bioidentical hormone therapy is safer and more effective than synthetic hormone replacement – offering a natural, balanced approach to hormonal replacement. Estrogen therapy, balanced with progesterone & testosterone, can reduce fat, alleviate symptoms, lower risk of metabolic syndrome, restore energy, improve sexual health & prevent disease.

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Surgical Menopause

After surgical removal of the uterus (hysterectomy), there are dramatic changes in hormonal balance. Women who undergo surgical menopause have a 78% increased risk of obesity as well as fives times the risk of developing severe obesity! Creating hormonal balance immediately after hysterectomy with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can reduce the risk of obesity, prevent disease & alleviate symptoms of menopause.