Experiencing Symptoms of Perimenopause, Menopause, & Postmenopause?
Are you experiencing hot flashes, vaginal dryness or pain, low sex drive, or other symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause?
Expert clinicians at the University of Utah Health are available to assist you with midlife women’s health issues and healthy aging. Midlife signals a time when your hormone levels change and you may experience menopausal symptoms. These changes may put you at higher risk for some chronic health conditions:
It’s important to talk with your health care provider about your symptoms, your lifestyle and possible risk factors.
Our midlife women’s health care providers, many of whom are Menopause Society Certified Practitioners (MSCP), are committed to helping you be healthy and feel your best, now and in the years ahead.
Why Choose University of Utah Health
At U of U Health, we believe in being compassionate and thorough in everything we do. Our expert providers have helped over 3,000 women explore both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options. Over 90% of our patients recommend us for our knowledgeable and personable approach.
We understand the stages of menopause and offer a variety of treatment options, including holistic care. Several of our midlife women’s health care providers are Menopause Society Certified Practioners (MSCP). Our multidisciplinary approach means you'll get the care you need from a team of experts. Together, we'll create a care plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. We also offer a menopause mental health support group and vulvar dermatology care. Wherever you are on your midlife journey, we're here to help you find a path to healthy aging that's as unique as you are.
Menopause Conditions & Patient Education
Symptoms & Treatments in the Midlife Women's Health & Menopause Program
Symptoms & Conditions
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Irregular menses
- Bone loss
- Female sexual dysfunction
- Low sex drive (libido)
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful sex
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- Mood swings and brain fog
- Thinning hair
- Weight gain
- Premature or early menopause
- Vulva or vaginal inflammation (vaginitis)
- Vulva pain (vulvodynia)
Treatments & Programs
Treatments and programs may include any of the following:
- Hormonal therapies
- Non-hormonal therapies
- Alternative or off-label treatments
- Pelvic floor physical therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Sex therapy
- Nutrition counseling
- Wellness/lifestyle programs
- Health coaching
- Diabetes Prevention Program
- Fitness Testing
- Build-A-Bone Program
Find a Midlife Women's Health & Menopause Provider
11 Resulting Health Care Providers
Erin Johnson Cole, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC
Jennifer Eggebroten, MD
Melani Harker, MD
Trece B. Swanson, DNP, CNM, NCMP
Katherine Ward, DNP, WHNP
When Should You See a Menopause Specialist for Your Symptoms?
Menopause changes your body in many ways. You may have trouble identifying what changes are normal or not—but you don’t need to live with disruptive, uncomfortable symptoms.
Schedule a visit with your primary care provider or your gynecologist first for help navigating this new phase of your life. Seek out a menopause specialist if you feel like your provider didn’t effectively address your symptoms or questions.
Your provider may refer you to one of our menopause specialists if you have a history of the following conditions:
- Estrogen-sensitive cancer
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Blood clots
Menopause specialists will ask questions to better understand how your symptoms affect your quality of life. Our specialists are also trained to know if additional testing or treatment may help you.
Talk to your provider if you’re still experiencing vaginal bleeding after you’ve reached menopause (12 months after your last period), which could be a sign of a more serious condition.
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