Menopause - what does it mean for us?

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Menopause has finally arrived in the minds of most affected women. We women talk to each other about it, get advice from our gynecologists, do research and participate in seminars and online coaching. Most of the time, this itself helps us to cope a little better with the symptoms and discomforts of menopause. But we soon realize that it's not enough. We are supposed to continue to be the same at work and in the family, in the relationship. We want and we should perform, we want to find relaxation and inner peace, regenerate for the next day. We want to sleep well, but this does not work at all. We need inner peace and strength and we know that we have not been able to do it for several weeks and months. We feel that we are changing and we want to do something. What is the right thing to do? In the best case, our relatives and our work colleagues notice that we are not doing so well and support us with understanding.

Menopause in everyday life

Everyday life, however, shows us a different picture. Marriages and partnerships come to an end. Our partner's young girlfriend is more than present. The children don't understand our mood swings and the employer reacts quite demanding to the fact that we can't concentrate that well or have to disappear from a meeting in a flash because we are sweating so much that we are embarrassed. We feel ashamed and withdraw. But isn't the term "menopause" also used for menopause? Should we perhaps change and change quite important things during these years? The children are out of the house, the partner may also be going through his male menopause. For men, this is called "andropause," and many men don't do very well during this time either.

Some countries are responding to the menopause issue in very forward-looking ways. The all-party Women and Equalities Committee of the House of Commons in England called on the government to "amend the Equality Act to introduce menopause as a protected characteristic and include a duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employees."

No universal treatment

More and more women struggling with the symptoms of menopause are actively seeking hormone replacement therapy. But unfortunately, there is no simple "one-size-fits-all" treatment. Each patient has a different hormone level and should therefore be treated on a case-by-case basis. Dr. Iris Pleyer, lead physician on the team at GynXtra, the Center for Holistic Menopause Treatment, explains, "In recent months, I have noticed a significant increase in women seeking treatment to manage their menopausal symptoms, unwilling to simply accept the changes in their bodies and psyches. Have you heard, "Menopause as a job killer? Sound familiar?"

She continues, "While traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) focuses primarily on prescribing estrogen and progestin to women, our personalized treatment programs are much more detailed and thorough. We do extensive blood work and check the biochemistry of the brain and body to determine any other underlying issues." Menopause is much more than hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, depression, fatigue and weight gain, Dr. Pleyer said. "We don't just address hormonal imbalances, but look at the situation holistically. Our goal is to help our patients regain their zest for life. We want them to feel attractive and desirable again. We work closely with them to help them lose weight, resolve any libido issues, and ultimately help them achieve a much higher quality of life.

We're here for you

The GynXtra team, all very experienced gynecologists - but especially Dr. Iris Pleyer and Dr. Bettina von Seefried - intensively support and accompany their patients. We have time for diagnostics, we have time to listen to you - and if it should arise, to you and your partner. We are an excellently trained team and place our professionalism at your disposal.

In addition to helping you manage menopause, we have developed a customized GynXtra program. This is a breakthrough, biomolecular rejuvenation treatment* for body and brain - a booster to maximize physical and emotional well-being, help with anti-aging and longevity, and effectively turn back the clock from the inside out.

We are about rebalancing the body, mind and energy through science-based treatments, recharging the batteries and giving life a new lease of life. Benefits include increased strength and endurance, cognitive functions (memory, concentration, sharpness), detoxification, weight management, anti-aging and longevity.

Are women being abandoned?

In a recent article in the British Medical Journal, physicians defend themselves against critics who claim they are abandoning menopausal women. They counter that treating menopause as a mere hormone deficiency that needs medical treatment can fuel negative expectations and make the situation worse. There is an urgent need for a more realistic and balanced presentation, they say. The notion that menopause is synonymous with an inevitable decline in women's health and well-being needs to be actively challenged. Further efforts are needed to improve awareness and management of symptoms.

Ultimately, menopause is a natural and inevitable part of a woman's life. But although celebrities and the media now talk about it much more openly, this universal phenomenon still causes many women of advanced age great concern. This is due to insufficient knowledge and understanding as well as lack of information. We, the GynXtra team, offer you the opportunity to not only find a way to successfully navigate through menopause, but also the chance to slow down the aging process.