Menopause Treatment

Our menopause treatment is a minimally invasive therapy designed to alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause, perimenopause, and other hormonal imbalances. We employ a treatment called bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), which consists of administering hormones that are chemically identical to the ones naturally produced within our bodies. ⁽¹⁾ These treatments can rebalance one’s hormone levels, providing a renewed sense of balance and control over health and well-being.

New Life Cosmetic Surgery is one of the top aesthetic practices in San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. Led by board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lee, our team has helped thousands of patients achieve their goals through various treatments and procedures, including menopause therapies.

If you are ready to explore how you can effectively address your menopause symptoms, please schedule a personal consultation by submitting our online consultation form. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a consultation over the phone, please call the office most convenient for you:

About Menopause Treatments

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life that marks the end of her menstrual cycles. It is specifically characterized by a lack of menstruation for 12 consecutive months. Many women experience side effects or symptoms for several years before menopause. During menopause, the body’s natural estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can become imbalanced, which can result in hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, and more. ⁽²⁾ BHRT is designed to restore these hormonal deficiencies by replacing them with chemically identical hormones, offering relief from associated symptoms. We offer both plant-based hormonal pellets and hormonal injections to help each patient improve their daily comfort and restore their overall quality of life.

Benefits

BHRT offers several benefits for menopausal women. Several of these include:

Candidates

Ideal candidates for our treatments include perimenopausal or menopausal women seeking relief from their symptoms. These symptoms may include hot flashes, migraines, night sweats, palpitations, vaginal dryness, irritation, anxiety, focus issues, and more. Individuals interested in more natural and less synthetic treatments are also recommended for BHRT, as the hormones used in treatment are chemically identical to those produced within the body.

All candidates interested in BHRT should be in good overall health without any underlying medical conditions that may affect the results of the treatment. It is also important that realistic expectations are held regarding the outcome of the treatment. A wellness specialist from our team will determine each patient’s candidacy for menopause treatment during their personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

Before starting their menopause treatment, each patient is asked to attend a consultation. This consultation is not only a great opportunity for each patient to get to know the wellness specialist guiding their treatment, but also to have each of their questions answered. Your specialist will explain what BHRT entails before learning more about your medical history, symptoms, and ideal results. If needed, we may order lab testing to help provide a comprehensive analysis of each patient’s health.

The wellness specialist will use the information gathered to craft each patient’s treatment plan, tailoring certain aspects to address their specific concerns.

If you are ready to schedule your consultation and receive your personalized treatment plan, please submit our online consultation form. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a consultation over the phone, please call the office most convenient for you:

Procedure

Hormone Pellet Therapy

Hormone pellet therapy is one of the safest and most effective methods of hormone replacement. When performing this treatment, your wellness nurse practitioner will carefully place a pellet beneath the skin, where it then gradually releases hormones into the bloodstream. These pellets have minimal risk of allergic reaction, and are the size of a long grain of rice. The pellet will release hormones over the following several months, restoring each patient’s hormonal stability.

Recovery

Immediately following each patient’s treatment, they will be able to return to their schedule as normal. As they adjust to their medication, it is common to experience side effects such as headaches, tenderness, or acne. Swelling or tenderness may also be experienced at the injection site, but these effects are temporary and will dissipate on their own. Patients may be instructed to avoid physical activities or using hot tubs and baths for the first several days of healing. As each patient continues using their medications, these side effects will subside and showcase improvements in energy, sleep, or skin quality. Additionally, your wellness specialist will provide more detailed recovery instructions during your consultation.

Results

The initial effects of menopause treatments can be seen several weeks after the start of the treatment, with full results becoming more noticeable after several months. Women can enjoy relief from certain symptoms, such as hot flashes or night sweats. Patients will be able to experience enhancements in their mood, sleep, and focus, with many also noticing an improved libido. Reducing the effects of menopause allows women to live their lives more functionally and comfortably, restoring their overall confidence.

Our menopause treatments are associated with high patient satisfaction rates, as we offer only the highest quality treatments for each of our patients.

Corresponding Procedures

Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapy is a treatment that uses short amino acid chains to improve a patient’s health and wellness. Peptides can be administered to address a wide range of concerns. We offer different peptides to help patients lose weight, stimulate collagen production, enhance metabolism, improve muscle growth, accelerate wound healing, and more. This treatment is self-administered, meaning patients will be taught by their wellness specialist how to self-inject safely. From there, patients can administer their treatment in the comfort of their own home, reducing the need to schedule or attend appointments at our clinics.

Mona Lisa Vaginal Laser

The Mona Lisa vaginal laser is a minimally invasive treatment that uses laser energy to rejuvenate the vagina and its surrounding structures. This treatment is designed to treat symptoms associated with estrogen deficiencies, such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning. This treatment can also help stimulate new collagen production in the vaginal canal, leading to enhanced elasticity, firmness, tightness, and overall tissue health.

For more information on the other treatments offered at New Life Cosmetic Surgery, we encourage you to read our blog.

Cost of Menopause Treatment in San Antonio

The cost of each patient’s menopause treatment can vary, as our treatment plans are designed around their specific symptoms and concerns. A wellness specialist will discuss the costs of each patient’s treatment during their personal consultation.

New Life Cosmetic Surgery additionally offers various financing options to help each patient access their treatments. Our team is more than happy to help each individual find the best financing options during their consultation.

To learn more about the cost of your personalized menopause treatment, please schedule a consultation by submitting our online consultation form. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a consultation over the phone, please call the office most convenient for you:

FAQ

References

1. Files JA, Ko MG, Pruthi S. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2011;86(7):673-680. doi:https://doi.org/10.4065/mcp.2010.0714
2. Peacock K, Ketvertis KM. Menopause. National Library of Medicine. Published 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/