Menopause Treatment
in Coral Spring, Florida
What is menopause?
In the simplest terms, menopause marks the transition from your reproductive years to your post-reproductive years. This happens when your ovaries begin to slow, and eventually cease production of eggs. This also means that the estrogen produced by your ovaries also decreases significantly, which is what leads to most of the adverse side effects of menopause.
Most women begin to enter menopause in their late 40s and make the full transition in their early 50s (the average age is 51-52). Once you’ve stopped having your period for 12 months in a row, you’re in menopause.
What are the symptoms of menopause?
When it comes to the side effects produced by the transition through menopause, no two women experience them alike, both concerning duration and variety of symptoms. The most common side effects include:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Urinary incontinence
- Moodiness
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep issues
- Bone loss
- Organ prolapse
Again, you may experience only a few months of hot flashes, or you may be plagued with symptoms like vaginal dryness and incontinence, which severely impact your quality of life. Most women fall somewhere in between.
The bottom line is that if your side effects are creating negative consequences in your life, it’s a good idea to seek the help of Dr. Barrionuevo.
How is menopause treated?
Since menopause is inevitable for every woman, there’s nothing that can be done to stop or prevent it. What Dr. Barrionuevo can do is help manage your symptoms with treatments such as:
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Topical estrogen creams for vaginal dryness
- Antidepressants
- Pelvic floor exercises
There’s no magic bullet for managing your symptoms, but some treatments can help you get through them. Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise can have a significant impact on your symptoms. Relaxation techniques can also be beneficial.
Rest assured, Dr. Barrionuevo works with you to find the right combination of treatments to restore your quality of life. To get started, call Coral Springs OBGYN or use the online booking tool.
Patient Feedback
Allyson T.
Dr. Barrionuevo was absolutely amazing! First of all, his office is immaculate and very comfortable. He has a TV in each exam room and the waiting room, which made visits a little less drab. He also has an ultrasound machine in every room, so I got to see and hear my baby on EVERY visit. The ladies at check-in/check-out, as well as the nurse, are helpful and kind…they learned my name and made my visits personable from beginning to end. I delivered my son during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He reassured me through a very anxious time and made my pregnancy as enjoyable as it could have been. He was prompt, calm, patient and encouraging during my delivery. Overall…a 10 out of 10! I would recommend him to anyone who might be expecting!
Kim W.
Dr Barrionuevo saw me first during my first trimester of pregnancy. I’m so glad I chose him to treat me during this time. He is by far the best OBGYN ever and I have two other kids. He is patient, caring and takes the time to explain everything in details so you are left with a peace of mind. He delivered our daughter on 8/22 and again the level of professionalism and caring disposition is nothing more than amazing. I would recommend him to everyone. The staff is also amazing: Grace, Liliana and Sonia. My prenatal appointments was always pleasant. More doctors need to strive to be like him as he is the epitome of what world class is. Thanks for everything Dr. B and Staff.
Anabel G.
Dr. Barrionuevo delivered my son & it is obvious he is a very competent physician. He exudes confidence and put me at ease. I felt blessed to have him as my doctor….he also has the best bedside manner….always available to answer question & he is very patient & doesn’t rush his patients. He is simply the best!
