Navigating menopause and perimenopause can be challenging — but with the right guidance and treatments, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Push Markham, Beatrice Hai, Naturopathic Doctor, specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and holistic menopause care, helping women across Markham, Ontario feel healthy, energetic, and empowered at every stage of life.
If you’re ready to feel your best again, call Push Markham today at 647-948-9331 to schedule your consultation with Beatrice Hai, ND!
Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause: A Natural Transition
Many women are surprised to learn that the first signs of menopause can appear as early as their mid-30s. Perimenopause — the period leading up to menopause — is marked by fluctuating hormone levels, irregular cycles, and the gradual decline of fertility.
Menopause itself is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period and typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. However, symptoms can last for several years before and after this milestone.
These hormonal changes are natural but can dramatically affect how a woman feels physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Common Symptoms During Perimenopause and Menopause
Each woman’s experience is unique. Some breeze through with minor discomfort, while others face significant daily challenges. Common symptoms include:
1. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Hot flashes involve sudden feelings of heat that spread through the body, often followed by redness and sweating. Night sweats are intense hot flashes that occur during sleep, often disrupting restful sleep and leading to fatigue.
2. Mood Swings, Irritability, and Anxiety
Hormonal changes during menopause directly affect neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, leading to emotional ups and downs, increased irritability, anxiety, and even depression.
3. Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia
Between night sweats, anxiety, and hormonal imbalance, many women find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, affecting their energy levels, focus, and mood the next day.
4. Vaginal Dryness and Sexual Health Concerns
Reduced estrogen leads to thinner, less elastic vaginal tissues, causing dryness, discomfort during intercourse, and lowered libido.
5. Urinary Changes
Lower estrogen levels weaken pelvic muscles and bladder control, leading to frequent urination, urgency, and even incontinence.
6. Cognitive Symptoms: Brain Fog and Memory Lapses
Women often report forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling “foggy-headed,” all linked to hormone fluctuations.
7. Physical Changes
Weight gain, especially around the abdomen, muscle loss, thinning hair, dry skin, and reduced bone density (osteoporosis) are also common as estrogen declines.
Why You Should Work with a Menopause Specialist in Markham
While menopause is a natural life stage, that doesn’t mean women should suffer needlessly through its symptoms. Partnering with a qualified specialist like Beatrice Hai, Naturopathic Doctor, ensures you get expert guidance, compassionate care, and tailored treatment strategies to:
- Restore hormonal balance
- Manage symptoms naturally
- Prevent long-term health risks like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease
- Improve quality of life during and after menopause
What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
Unlike synthetic hormones used in conventional hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones are derived from plant sources and designed to have the same molecular structure as the hormones produced naturally in your body.
Your doctor uses custom-compounded BHRT protocols to target your unique hormonal needs, helping you feel balanced, healthy, and energized.
Benefits of BHRT include:
- Significant reduction in hot flashes and night sweats
- Stabilized moods and emotional well-being
- Improved sleep quality
- Increased energy and vitality
- Renewed sexual desire and comfort
- Strengthened bone health
- Reduced risk of chronic disease
The Process: What to Expect at Push Markham
1. Comprehensive Hormone Testing
The journey begins with detailed hormone testing to assess your levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and others. Understanding your complete hormone profile is critical to crafting an effective treatment plan.
2. Personalized Consultation
Beatrice Hai, ND takes the time to listen to your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and wellness goals. Every woman’s story is different — and so should be her treatment.
3. Customized Treatment Plan
Your treatment plan may include:
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tailored to your needs
- Nutritional counseling to support hormone production and balance
- Stress management strategies to optimize adrenal health
- Natural supplementation to support bone health, mood, and energy
- Exercise recommendations for strength, cardiovascular health, and mental clarity
4. Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments
Hormone needs can change over time. Regular follow-ups ensure your therapy remains effective and safe, making adjustments as needed for optimal results.
Natural Remedies and Lifestyle Changes for Menopause Support
While BHRT can be transformative, lifestyle adjustments play an essential role in managing menopause symptoms. At Push Markham, we promote a comprehensive, holistic approach that may include:
Nutrition for Hormone Balance
- Phytoestrogens from foods like flaxseeds, soy, and lentils
- Healthy fats like omega-3s to support brain and heart health
- Plenty of fiber for digestive health and hormonal detoxification
- Calcium and Vitamin D to protect bones
Stress Reduction
Chronic stress disrupts hormone balance. Practices such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing, and acupuncture can support emotional well-being and adrenal health.
Regular Exercise
Strength training, aerobic activity, and flexibility exercises improve cardiovascular health, support metabolism, maintain bone density, and elevate mood.
Sleep Hygiene
Good sleep habits, including consistent sleep times, a cool, dark bedroom, and limiting screen time before bed, can significantly improve insomnia symptoms.
Why Choose a Naturopathic Doctor?
Choosing the right menopause specialist is critical for your success and comfort. Here’s why women across Markham trust Push Markham’s Naturopathic Doctor:
- Extensive expertise in bioidentical hormone therapy
- Holistic, patient-centered approach that addresses the whole person
- Customized, evidence-based treatments
- Telemedicine and in-office consultations for your convenience
- Compassionate care focused on empowerment and education
At Push Markham, our mission is simple: to help you thrive during every stage of life.
Take Control of Your Health Today
You don’t have to accept fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, or night sweats as your “new normal.” There are effective, natural solutions available, and help is just a phone call away.
👉 Call Push Markham at 647-948-9331 to book your personalized consultation with Beatrice Hai, Naturopathic Doctor and discover how bioidentical hormone therapy can help you reclaim your vitality.
Don’t wait — feel like yourself again and live your best life!
