30 minutes with a certified hormone healthcare provider can be life changing.
Before becoming a patient with Dr. Viva Zima, you have the option of scheduling a free 30 minute consult so that she can understand your unique and individual health needs.
Please book an appointment today so we can get started taking care of you!
Our primary focus is on health education and the practical application of a bio-psychosocial approach to health and wellness. This personalized method allows us to thoroughly explore the underlying causes when patients come to us with concerns related to perimenopause, menopause, metabolic health, and sexual health. We take the time to piece together the various factors contributing to these issues and identify the conditions at their root.
Hormone and Menopause Symptom Management
This care focuses on addressing the changes associated with the permanent end of the menstrual cycle. Menopause is officially defined as having gone 12 consecutive months without a period. However, in the lead-up to this stage, the body undergoes significant hormonal shifts as the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a crucial role in maintaining various bodily functions, so even slight fluctuations can cause noticeable symptoms. It’s no wonder that many women experience these symptoms as they transition through peri/menopause and even for some time afterward.
These symptoms may start showing 5-10 years prior to confirming menopause:
Emotional and Cognitive Symptoms:
- Mood Swings
- Brain Fog
- Insomnia
Physical and Sensory Symptoms:
- Hot Flashes
- Cold Flashes
- Night Sweats
Sexual and Reproductive Symptoms:
- Low Sexual Desire
- Vaginal Dryness
Skin, Hair, and Bone Symptoms:
- Dry Skin
- Thinning Hair
- Brittle Bones
Many women can sense when something feels off, but finding clear answers isn’t always easy. If you’re experiencing peri/menopause-related symptoms that significantly disrupt your sleep, relationships, or productivity, seeking treatment may be necessary. These changes can also impact your sexual health and overall wellness.
Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms and hormone levels through blood work. Together, we work to uncover and address the root causes of these imbalances. By combining traditional medical treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy, with holistic strategies—including personalized guidance on diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep hygiene—we aim to help you feel like yourself again.
Our goal is not just to manage symptoms but to identify and correct the underlying issues, restoring your body to optimal health and balance.
What Does Managing Hormonal and Menopause Symptoms Entail?
Managing perimenopause and menopause involves personalized approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals. Following your initial consultation, Dr. Zima may recommend bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). This therapy replenishes estrogen and/or progesterone levels to help relieve symptoms caused by hormonal changes.
How do I get started?
Managing perimenopause and menopause involves personalized approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals. Following your initial consultation, Dr. Zima may recommend lifestyle changes, including following a healthy diet and activity, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). This therapy replenishes hormone levels to help relieve symptoms caused by hormonal changes.
