Not sure what service is best for you?
Menopause doesn’t need to be dreadful. With proper support, menopause can be smooth sailing.
— Dr. Diane J Sutter
Serving as a leading menopause specialist in Kenmore.
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A Happy Vagina [Dr. Sutter] |
The Other Guys [Traditional Healthcare] |
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I offer relaxed, no rush appointments with personalized care
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Need to fit you into a tight schedule, no time for in-depth consults
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I directly offer innovative treatments like Emsculpt NEO and Emsella
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Can only refer to other specialists for these treatments
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I deal with GYN issues that your primary care doctor doesn’t have the expertise for
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Are often dismissive of pelvic health concerns, especially for women
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A Happy Vagina [Dr. Sutter]
The Other Guys [Traditional Healthcare]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Understand menopause, the symptoms, and find relief.
Generally, women will start experiencing menopause around their 40s and 50s. The average age in the U.S. is 51.
As with puberty, the onset of menopause is entirely based on your body’s unique anatomy and timeline. It’s a completely natural biological process that marks the end of your reproductive years, which means you won’t have monthly periods anymore.
A woman is considered menopausal when she hasn’t had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months.
Menopause comes on gradually. There are 3 stages of menopause: perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause.
Perimenopause starts in the months, and sometimes years, leading up to menopause. At any time during this season, you can experience a variety of signs and symptoms:
Menopause symptoms can vary widely between patients. They generally last between 1 to 5 years.
If you’re struggling with symptoms that are affecting your daily life, you can schedule an appointment with a menopause specialist. In Kenmore, my practice helps women manage their menopause symptoms with support and compassion.
The best thing you can do is to educate yourself about menopause. Making lifestyle adjustments, like committing to a healthy diet and regular exercise, can help make the transition easier.
Because menopause is such a unique experience for every woman, you should talk about what to expect or how to prepare with your gynecologist or a menopause specialist in Kenmore. Your GYN will have a better idea of your health history and what you specifically might need to be prepared for.
Also, if possible, it never hurts to ask your mom or other women in your family what their experience was like with menopause. That can give you some clues to what your future holds!
There are several options for managing menopause symptoms.
Some lifestyle changes can help, like diet and exercise or taking natural supplements. If you’re struggling with mood changes, therapy and support groups can be a great resource.
In some cases, as a menopause specialist in Kenmore, I may recommend hormone replacement therapy to help level out your symptoms.
Not every woman going through menopause needs to get hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Because menopause symptoms vary so widely from person to person, some women are lucky and have a very easy menopausal experience.
As you enter menopause, your body stops producing as much estrogen, which can lead to all the uncomfortable symptoms.
HRT that replaces estrogen can help manage your symptoms if they are starting to affect your quality of life.
It’s important to keep going for your regular check-ups with your gynecologist even after menopause. You’ll want to keep going for mammograms, pap smears, and regular bone density tests as recommended.
