Menopause Care

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Your Next Chapter, Supported: Menopause Care at Columbus Regional

Menopause is a natural life stage—but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. As hormone levels shift, many women experience changes that affect their physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. At Columbus Regional Healthcare System, our OB/GYN team is here to guide you through the journey with expert menopause care, tailored to your body and your goals.

Whether you’re just starting to notice symptoms or are well into post-menopause, you deserve care that helps you feel like yourself again.

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What Is Menopause?

Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles, confirmed after 12 consecutive months without a period—usually between ages 45 and 55. The perimenopausal years leading up to menopause can bring noticeable changes as estrogen and progesterone levels decline.

Common symptoms include:

• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Mood swings or irritability
• Sleep disturbances
• Weight gain or metabolism changes
• Thinning hair or dry skin
• Vaginal dryness or discomfort
• Lower libido
• Memory issues or brain fog

These changes are natural—but you don’t have to “tough it out” alone.

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How We Can Help

Our menopause care is focused on relief, prevention, and empowerment. Your provider will take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and goals before creating a personalized plan.

We offer:

✅ Lifestyle Counseling

Diet, exercise, and stress-reduction tips to help manage symptoms and support long-term health.

✅ Hormone Therapy (HRT)

Estrogen or combined hormone therapy may relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms. We’ll review benefits and risks based on your health history.

✅ Non-Hormonal Options

Including antidepressants, herbal remedies, and medications for hot flashes, bone health, or mood support.

✅ Bone Health Screening

Menopause increases the risk of osteoporosis—we’ll monitor bone density and offer prevention strategies.

✅ Sexual Wellness Support

We offer solutions for vaginal dryness, discomfort during intimacy, and changing libido—because sexual health matters at every stage of life.

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Your Health Beyond Menopause

Menopause is also a time to focus on long-term wellness, including:

• Heart health and blood pressure
• Breast and cervical cancer screenings
• Mental health and sleep quality
• Weight management
• Diabetes and cholesterol screenings

We’ll help you create a plan that supports vibrant health through your 50s, 60s, and beyond.

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Why Choose Columbus Regional?

• Experienced, women-focused OB/GYN providers
• A compassionate, whole-person approach to care
• Access to DEXA bone density scans, labs, and imaging
• Customized treatment plans to meet your unique needs
• A supportive environment where you are heard and respected

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Your New Normal Can Still Feel Like You

Menopause may be inevitable—but suffering through it is not. With the right care and support, this next chapter can be energizing, empowering, and healthy.

Contact the OB/GYN Program at Columbus Regional Healthcare System today to schedule a menopause care visit. Let’s create a care plan that helps you feel like yourself again—because your health and comfort matter.