Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. It is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can cause various symptoms due to changes in hormone levels, particularly the decrease in estrogen and progesterone. Symptoms vary among women but commonly include:
It's important to note that these symptoms can be managed with lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and other medical treatments.
During menopause lower levels of estrogen have a large impact on the skin. Decreasing estrogen leads to thinning skin, sagging and wrinkles. Areas which shows the greatest changes include around the eye and around the mouth. Decreasing estrogen also leads to a decrease of hyaluronic acid causing dryness and loss of hydration.
As a primary health care nurse practitioner for over 15 years Sarah has had the opportunity to care for women in all stages of life. She understands the unique experience of women as their hormones change and the symptoms they experience during this transition which can effect their wellbeing and quality of life.
Are you suffering from the signs and symptoms of hormonal changes related to menopause? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Complete the online application questions, select any time slot and within 24 hours receive a laboratory requisition which will be reviewed by our medical team to schedule your personalized consultation.
Our experienced Nurse Practitioner will review your results at your consultation and discuss with you your symptoms, medical history and treatment goals to develop a plan to alleviate unwanted signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
We want you to feel supported during care and understand that signs and symptoms of menopause and medication management can fluctuate, therefore we provide consultations every 4 months to review your symptoms and therapies.
Please reach us at info@rxcosmetics.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
RxCosmtics is unique as we offer specialized care to women across Ontario looking for trusted hormonal care with our Nurse Practitioner Sarah Reynolds who has 15 years experience in women's health and primary care.
She is a member of the Canadian Menopause Society and North American Menopause Society to ensure she is practicing within the most current and relevant patient centered clinical guidelines and research for optimum patient care.
Menopause hormonal care refers to the medical and therapeutic strategies used to manage and alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause through the use of hormones. Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. During this time, the body's production of estrogen and progesterone, the primary female sex hormones, decreases, leading to a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT):
There is no real scientific definition for bioidentical hormones, because this term
originated as a marketing term. Bioidentical hormone therapy refers to the use of any
hormone that is “identical in molecular structure to human hormones.”1 These include
the use of estrogens such as estradiol, estrone and estriol, micronized progesterone,
testosterone and DHEA. Bioidentical hormones are available in many commercial
hormone therapy (HT) products that have been approved by Health Canada, as well
formulations that are compounded by pharmacies that specialize in compounding.
Bioidentical hormones found in commercial HT products include 17 β-estradiol (oral,
patches, gels, vaginal products), estrone (vaginal cream) and micronized progesterone.
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Yes, we believe all women should have access to medical practitioners who understand their unique needs and provide care with a patient centered approach. Our nurse practitioner has the legal authority to care for patients within the province of Ontario.
We use a secure PHIPPA telemedicine platform for communication with patients for confidentiality.
Please note Nurse Practitioner Services including assessments, prescriptions, injection fees and follow-ups are not covered by the public health care system OHIP. Therefore a fee is required to cover these items to ensure the continued operation of our clinic and service providers.
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