Menopause Therapy and Relief - Ignite Performance and Health
Are you experiencing fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, or brain fog? Too often women are told these symptoms are just “a part of aging.” At Ignite Performance and Health, we believe every woman deserves to feel strong, confident, and vibrant at every stage of life. The menopause transition can bring hormonal fluctuations that impact women’s health, leading to symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. With physician-led care, personalized training, and tailored nutrition, our program helps you regain energy, balance hormones, and thrive through menopause.
Therapy Focus: Whole-Health Relief
Unlike most clinics that only prescribe hormones, Ignite takes a complete approach. We combine modern medicine with progressive fitness and nutrition coaching to ease symptoms, improve strength, and support long-term health. Our goal is not just relief, but transformation — helping you feel your best every day. Menopause treatment should be individualized, as hormone therapy may not be suitable for everyone and should be considered based on your medical history and a careful evaluation of the risks and benefits.
how does it work?
Physician Oversight: Led by Dr. Scott Harshman, our program begins with thorough evaluations, including a review of your medical history, to determine the safest and most effective menopause treatment and hormone strategy for your body.
Integrated Fitness & Nutrition: Customized training and nutrition plans protect lean muscle, support bone health, and optimize metabolism during this transition.
Ongoing Support: We adjust treatment and lifestyle strategies based on real-time progress so you can confidently navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Hormone therapy may help relieve hot flashes and other symptoms, but ongoing assessment is needed to address other symptoms that may arise.
Hormone therapy is often used to alleviate bothersome menopausal symptoms, and it can help relieve hot flashes and vaginal dryness, improving overall quality of life for many women.
Introduction to Menopause
Menopause marks a significant milestone in a woman’s life, signaling the end of menstrual periods and the transition out of the reproductive years. This natural process typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, as the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone.
The resulting hormonal shifts can trigger a range of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and changes in menstrual periods. For many women, these symptoms can disrupt daily life and well-being. Menopausal hormone therapy—also called hormone therapy or hormone replacement therapy—offers relief by supplementing the hormones that the body no longer produces in sufficient amounts, helping to ease discomfort and restore balance during this transition.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a widely used approach to treat menopause symptoms that interfere with quality of life. By providing estrogen alone or in combination with progesterone, HRT helps reduce hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes that often accompany menopause.
Estrogen therapy is typically recommended for women who have had a hysterectomy, while those with an intact uterus usually receive a combination of estrogen and progesterone to lower the risk of endometrial cancer. HRT can be tailored to individual needs and is available in several forms.
These options allow women to choose the method that best fits their lifestyle and preferences, making it easier to relieve symptoms and improve overall well-being during menopause.
Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormones are a form of menopausal hormone therapy designed to closely match the hormones naturally produced by your body. FDA-approved bioidentical hormone products, such as estradiol and progesterone, have been thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness.
These hormones are available in various forms, including pills, skin patches, and vaginal inserts like creams, tablets, and rings, making it convenient to find a method that works for you. Some bioidentical hormones are also used in hormonal birth control options, such as estetrol. It’s important to choose FDA-approved products from reputable pharmacies, as compounded or over-the-counter hormone products—including estriol and DHEA—are not recommended due to concerns about safety and consistency.
By working with your healthcare provider, you can find a bioidentical hormone therapy that safely and effectively addresses your menopause symptoms.