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Menopause
Menopause Care
Navigating the Transition to a Healthier, Happier Life
Menopause marks a significant milestone in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years and the beginning of a new phase. At Monroe OBGYN, we understand that this transition can bring about both physical and emotional changes. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through menopause with personalized care and effective treatments to help you feel your best during and after this natural stage of life.
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The Symptoms Are Real. So Is the Relief.
Menopause Care That Treats You, Not Just a Checklist
Menopause looks different for every woman — and it deserves more than a one-size-fits-all answer. Sarah Patterson, WHNP, and Dr. Soudabeh Ahadi build a plan around your symptoms, your history, and your goals, with the kind of in-person, ongoing relationship a national telehealth service can't offer.
It's Not Just Hot Flashes
Menopause is a major hormonal shift, and it can touch nearly every part of how you feel day to day. If you've been told to just push through it, we see it differently — these symptoms are treatable.
Treat the cause, Not Just the Symptoms
Behind most of the disruptive symptoms of menopause is one shared driver: declining estrogen. Addressing that hormonal shift directly — rather than treating each symptom separately — is the idea behind hormone therapy, and it's why we start with a full picture of your health before recommending a path forward.
Real Relief, From a Provider Who Knows You
Some research suggests only around 5% of women who could benefit from menopausal hormone therapy currently use it, even as prescriptions have climbed sharply in recent years. Our team offers prescription hormone therapy alongside ongoing, in-person follow-up, so your plan gets adjusted as your body responds — not left on autopilot.
Health for Now — and Later
This is a service desYour hormones affect more than your day-to-day symptoms. For many women, particularly those who start therapy within 10 years of menopause or before age 60, hormone therapy also supports long-term bone health.cription
~5%
of eligible women currently use menopausal hormone therapy
+72%
rise in hormone therapy prescriptions since 2021
What Treatment May Look Like
There's no single right answer for every patient — treatment is built around your symptoms, your health history, and what you're comfortable with.
Systemic hormone therapy
Pills, patches, or gels that treat hot flashes, night sweats, and mood symptoms throughout the body.
Local vaginal estrogen
Low-dose creams, rings, or tablets that treat vaginal dryness with minimal systemic absorption.
Combined therapy
Estrogen and progesterone together for patients who still have a uterus, to protect the uterine lining.
Non-hormonal options
Medication and lifestyle-based approaches for patients who aren't candidates for hormone therapy.
Embracing Life After Menopause
While menopause is an inevitable part of aging, it doesn’t have to diminish your quality of life. At Monroe OBGYN, we’re committed to helping you lead a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life during and after menopause. Whether it’s through personalized treatment plans or lifestyle guidance, we’re here to support your well-being every step of the way.
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Care Built Around Menopause and Perimenopause
Meet Sarah Patterson, WHNP
Your Menopause Provider at Monroe OBGYN
Sarah Patterson is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, personalized care for women at every stage of life. A Monroe native, Sarah is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered in their healthcare decisions. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), she has advanced expertise in perimenopause and menopause care, including hormonal changes and symptom management. She also provides well-woman exams, birth control and family planning, pregnancy care, and evaluation of menstrual and gynecologic concerns.
Contact us
Getting Started at Monroe OBGYN
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Schedule your visit
Tell us what you're experiencing when you book, so we can prepare for a focused conversation.
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Full evaluation
A detailed history, symptom review, and any relevant labs to understand what's driving your symptoms.
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A personalized plan
Hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatment, or a combination, chosen with you, not for you.
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Ongoing support
Follow-up visits to see how you're responding and adjust your plan as your goals change.
Menopause Q & A
Menopause is defined as the point at which a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, signaling the end of ovulation and reproductive capability. This process typically begins in your late 40s with perimenopause, a period during which your ovaries slow down, and menstrual cycles become irregular. The average age for menopause is 51, but this varies from woman to woman.
As your ovaries cease to release eggs, they also stop producing key hormones like estrogen and progesterone, leading to a series of changes in your body. These hormonal shifts can affect various aspects of your health, and each woman’s experience with menopause is unique.Menopause is defined as the point at which a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, signaling the end of ovulation and reproductive capability. This process typically begins in your late 40s with perimenopause, a period during which your ovaries slow down, and menstrual cycles become irregular. The average age for menopause is 51, but this varies from woman to woman.
As your ovaries cease to release eggs, they also stop producing key hormones like estrogen and progesterone, leading to a series of changes in your body. These hormonal shifts can affect various aspects of your health, and each woman’s experience with menopause is unique.Menopause is defined as the point at which a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, signaling the end of ovulation and reproductive capability. This process typically begins in your late 40s with perimenopause, a period during which your ovaries slow down, and menstrual cycles become irregular. The average age for menopause is 51, but this varies from woman to woman.
As your ovaries cease to release eggs, they also stop producing key hormones like estrogen and progesterone, leading to a series of changes in your body. These hormonal shifts can affect various aspects of your health, and each woman’s experience with menopause is unique.