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MENOPAUSE PROGRAM
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Women now enjoy a longer life expectancy and on average will live 30-35 years post Menopause. The physicians at The MIAMI Institute have specialized training and are prepared to assist a woman through this stage of life. We believe it is important to create health at this time. Chronological age and biological age are two different entities. First we will create a baseline hormonal status using urine, saliva, or blood, as accuracy of results will vary, depending on the source of hormone or chemical we are looking into. We will look at estrone metabolites and gene polymorphisms of estrogen metabolism for detection of susceptibility to produces DNA mutation.

Menopause is defined, as the time after a woman has not menstruated for 12 consecutive months. The hormone pattern however starts to change years before the start of menopause. That period of time is referred to as Peri-menopause. Peri-menopause can be referred to as hormonal chaos. Erratic and unpredictable Peri-Menopause can take and emotional as well as a physical toll on a women. Estrogen and Progesterone have a profound effect on a women's body.

Physical symptoms may include:

Irregular Periods
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Insomnia
Bloating
Changes in appetite
Weight Changes
Changes in the vaginal lining
Aging of the skin
Low libido

Emotional Symptoms may include:

Irritability
Anxiety
Forgetfulness
Depression
Mood changes

As the years of Menopause pass there is an increased risk of:

Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Sleep disorder
Fatigue
Memory Loss
Slow healing
Vaginal thinning and dryness
Painful intercourse
Reduced Libido

Hormone messengers program every cell in our body. Balance is crucial, so that hormones can properly tune our systems. Natural Hormone Replacement can bring about remarkable improvements in a women's appearance as well as how well she feels emotional and physically. This has a positive effect on how she relates to others and the world around her.

Dr. Rhonda Fine specializes in the emotional metamorphosis of midlife. Lack of support at this time generates a negative and unhealthy experience. The experience of aging has been largely determined by myths and education that needs to be constantly updated. There needs to be a paradigm shift in regards to reversing our negativity about Menopause and Aging.