Am I too young for this to be perimenopause?

Perimenopause commonly begins in the forties and can begin earlier. Being told you are too young is not an evaluation.

My labs came back normal. Is there anything else to do?

Often yes. Normal labs rule some things out; they do not explain away what you are experiencing or exhaust the options.

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Perimenopause and menopause

Perimenopause and menopause care

Q: How do I know if I am in perimenopause?

It is a clinical picture rather than a single test, and it often begins years before periods stop. Changes in cycles, sleep, mood, energy, joints or libido are all worth bringing to an appointment, whatever your age.

Q: Do you prescribe hormone therapy?

Hormone therapy is one of the options our providers discuss with you. Whether it is appropriate is a clinical decision made together, based on your history and what matters to you.

Q: Can this be handled virtually?

Much of it can. Care is available virtually across North Carolina, with in-person appointments in Carolina Beach when something needs to be done in the room.

Q: Do you take insurance for menopause care?

We accept most major carriers, and coverage depends on your plan. Self-pay options are available. Email info@heyembody.com and we will check.

Evaluation and treatment of perimenopause and menopause symptoms. In person or virtually.

What we treat

PerimenopauseMenopauseVasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)Sleep disturbanceIrregular cyclesMood changesLow libidoGenitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal dryness, painful sex)Joint painFatigueBone health

Perimenopause can begin in the late thirties or forties, often years before periods stop. The diagnosis is clinical. A single lab value does not confirm or rule it out.

Evaluation

Your clinician takes a full history of your symptoms, cycles, sleep, mood, and medical background. Laboratory testing is ordered where it will change management, including thyroid and metabolic testing.

Treatment options

Hormone therapy, non-hormone prescription therapy, and lifestyle treatment are discussed with the benefits and risks of each. Which is appropriate depends on your history and your priorities.

Pelvic floor symptoms and genitourinary symptoms are treated within the practice.

Long-term health

Bone density, cardiovascular risk, and pelvic health are screened and managed after menopause. Strength training is part of the plan.

How care works

Your first visit includes a full history, examination as indicated, and labs when needed. You leave with a written care plan and a follow-up schedule.

Care is available in person or virtually.

Book a visit

New patients start with a free 15-minute call with our patient care coordinator, who matches you to the right provider and confirms your coverage first.

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Common questions

How do I know if I am in perimenopause?

The diagnosis is clinical. Changes in cycles, sleep, mood, energy, joints, or libido, often beginning in the forties, are evaluated together with your history.

Am I too young for perimenopause?

Perimenopause commonly begins in the forties and can begin earlier. Age alone does not rule it out.

Do you prescribe hormone therapy?

Yes, when it is appropriate. Your clinician reviews your history and discusses hormone and non-hormone options with you.

My labs are normal. Is there anything else to do?

Often yes. Normal labs exclude some conditions. They do not exclude perimenopause, and treatment options remain.

Can this be handled virtually?

Most visits can be virtual, with in-person appointments when an examination is needed.

Do you take insurance for menopause care?

Embody Health accepts most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit. Coverage varies by plan; we verify your benefits before your first visit. Self-pay pricing is available.

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