Let's make sure we're a good fit!
My waitlist is kind of long, so I want to make sure the right people end up on it.
I AM a good fit if you are:
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Having problems that you know or think are related to perimenopause or menopause.
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Wanting to do something to help you with the problems that you are having.
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Interested in evidence based care following commonly accepted guidelines, including using FDA approved medications when medications are used.
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Feeling concerned or confused about the menopause transition and want to understand self care and what's ahead.
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You understand that hormones are only a medication and they're not an appropriate medication for every menopausal person.
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Or, if you've been referred to me for help with something not related to menopause or perimenopause.
I am NOT a good fit for people who want to use hormone therapy outside of commonly accepted guidelines. Examples:
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Believing hormones can solve any problem in perimenopause or menopause, if only we get the right mix or the right dose.
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Believing every menopausal or perimenopausal person is hormone "deficient" and needs hormones.
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Believing there is an "optimal" blood level of particular hormones, or wanting frequent hormone testing.
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Believing we can prevent dementia or cardiovascular disease with hormone therapy.* (with some exceptions based on timing of menopause or removal of ovaries)
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Believing menopausal hormone therapy should include testosterone therapy or having strong motivation to start testosterone therapy.
If you hold any of the 5 beliefs above, I predict that our visit will be unsatisfying for you and I recommend you seek out a different provider such as someone working in the quasi-medical field of "anti-aging medicine".
Additionally, another group of patients who will be better served by other providers:
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If you went through primary ovarian insufficiency (POI - last period before age 40) - I recommend you see an endocrinologist or OB/GYN because this is different from menopause and needs specialist care.
Are we a good fit? Great! You can click the button to show me you understand what you read above.