Menopause is a natural stage in every woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. It can bring a variety of symptoms, from hot flashes (which research suggests affect more than 80% of women) to serious health risks such as osteoporosis.
Menopausal changes occur due to a decline in estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate many functions in a woman’s body. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps alleviate menopause symptoms and even reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
One of the most effective and natural methods of HRT is SottoPelle’s pellet therapy. At Westlake Women’s Health Specialists, our board-certified OB/GYN Stephanie Mandelman, MD, recommends this bioidentical option to restore hormonal balance.
Menopause isn’t a sudden event — it occurs in three stages:
Perimenopause begins years before menopause. It starts when hormone levels begin fluctuating, leading to irregular periods, thinning hair, hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms.
A woman is officially in menopause when she hasn’t had a menstrual period for 12 months. In the United States, this typically occurs at age 51 or 52.
Post-menopause describes the years following menopause, where symptoms may persist and long-term health risks, like osteoporosis, increase.
Women can experience early menopause between 40 and 45 due to medical conditions or surgeries like hysterectomy that remove the ovaries. Premature menopause or primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) occurs before 40.
Estrogen and progestogen therapy (EPT) is for women with an intact uterus. It helps protect against endometrial cancer while providing menopause symptom relief. We may prescribe estrogen therapy (ET) to women who have had a hysterectomy, as they don’t need endometrial cancer protection.
Pharmaceutical labs create the traditional synthetic hormones found in most prescription HRT products. Unfortunately, they may not perfectly match the body’s natural hormones, leading to side effects.
SottoPelle’s bioidentical hormones, on the other hand, come from natural sources and precisely mimic the body’s own hormones. As a result, they could be safer, more effective, and better tolerated.
Hormone delivery takes several forms:
Local therapies include creams, rings, or tablets that work on a specific area, such as vaginal estrogen, for dryness.
Systemic therapies affect the entire body. They include pills, patches, gels, injections, and pellets that circulate hormones throughout the body.
Hormone pellets are the most consistent and natural option. Unlike pills and injections, which cause hormone fluctuations, pellets release hormones steadily, just as the body would naturally.
Unlike traditional HRT methods, SottoPelle HRT pellet therapy provides:
We insert SottoPelle HRT pellets just under the skin, where they release hormones consistently for three to six months. This approach eliminates the roller-coaster effect seen with other methods and ensures long-lasting relief from menopause symptoms.
We typically prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration to achieve symptom relief while minimizing risks. SottoPelle’s customized pellet therapy ensures that each woman gets precisely what her body needs.
Menopause affects more than just reproductive health — it impacts mood, energy, and overall well-being. Proper hormone balance can help women feel like themselves again, alleviating symptoms such as:
HRT also significantly reduces the risk of osteoporosis and may benefit heart health.
Aging is a natural process, but that doesn’t mean women have to suffer through the effects of menopause. Just as we supplement our diet with vitamins and minerals to stay healthy, hormone therapy replenishes what the body needs to maintain balance.
Unlike other treatments that merely mask symptoms, SottoPelle bioidentical hormone therapy restores the body’s natural equilibrium. With decades of successful treatments, SottoPelle has helped countless women regain their quality of life, from preventing osteoporosis to improving cognitive function.
Call us today if you think SottoPelle HRT is the treatment you need for menopausal symptoms. Alternatively, you can use the Westlake Women’s Health Specialists Contact Us page to contact us.
