Symptoms of Perimenopause & Menopause — and How BHRT Can Help

Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions, but hormonal changes can significantly affect how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. These changes occur as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate and eventually decline.

Common Menopause Symptoms

(defined as 12 months without a menstrual cycle)

• Hot flashes and night sweats

• Vaginal dryness or discomfort

• Pain with intimacy

• Low libido

• Persistent fatigue

• Joint aches and muscle stiffness

• Hair thinning and skin changes

• Memory concerns or brain fog

• Increased belly fat or slower metabolism

• Bone density loss

How BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy) Helps

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) works by restoring hormones to more optimal, balanced levels using hormones that are structurally identical to those naturally produced by your body.

BHRT may help:

• Reduce hot flashes and night sweats
• Improve sleep quality and energy levels
• Stabilize mood and reduce anxiety or irritability
• Improve mental clarity and focus
• Restore Libido and sexual wellness
• Support vaginal and urinary health
• Help maintain muscle mass and bone strength
• Support healthier metabolism and weight management
• Improve overall quality of life

A Personalized Approach

At Carolina HealthSpan Institute, treatment begins with comprehensive lab testing and evaluation of over 50 biomarkers to understand your unique hormonal profile. Your therapy plan is then customized to safely restore balance and help you feel like yourself again — from the inside out.

At Carolina HealthSpan Institute, we are dedicated to supporting women’s sexual wellness by helping you restore confidence, comfort, and connection at every stage of life. Hormonal shifts, aging, and everyday stress can affect intimacy, sensation, and vaginal health,  but you don’t have to accept these changes as permanent. Our advanced, medically guided, non-surgical treatments are designed to safely rejuvenate tissue, improve comfort, and help you feel like yourself again.

We offer MonaLisa Touch® laser therapy, the O-Shot®, and targeted peptide therapy to support tissue health, circulation, collagen production, and natural rejuvenation. These advanced treatments may be used alone or combined with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) when appropriate to address underlying hormonal changes.

Together, these therapies are designed to improve vaginal dryness, discomfort with intimacy, low libido, urinary concerns, and overall sexual wellness while supporting long-term regenerative health and vitality.