Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy designed to help Ontario women reclaim control of their lives and find peace from the distressing symptoms of perimenopause.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>As women age, their bodies undergo a natural decline in hormone production that often triggers the uncomfortable symptoms of perimenopause, signaling an impending transition to menopause. Conventional treatments may provide temporary symptom relief through medications such as anti-inflammatories and antidepressants, but they are unable to address the underlying cause–imbalanced hormones. Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to Ontario women as a safe, cutting-edge solution to relieving perimenopause symptoms.<\/p>\n
Kandis Lock, N.D. is committed to presenting Ottawa women with an effective solution to the root cause of perimenopause–imbalanced hormones–empowering them to reclaim their vitality and reassert their wellbeing. Kandis Lock, N.D. specializes in naturally balancing hormones, delivering a sustainable solution to lasting well-being. Ontario women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides advanced, safe perimenopause solutions utilizing natural bioidentical hormones–enabling Ottawa women to experience life at its fullest with comprehensive, cutting-edge care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ottawa women’s health expert, Kandis Lock, N.D. has helped countless Ontario women take charge of their well-being and eliminate the unwanted symptoms of perimenopause. Call (613) 738-4779<\/strong> today to schedule your bioidentical hormone replacement therapy consultation!<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Symptoms of Perimenopause<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Kandis Lock, N.D. recognizes that every Ontario woman is unique and her symptoms of perimenopause are no exception. Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides advanced, cutting-edge hormone testing and bioidentical hormone therapy to help each Ontario woman restore balance and harmony within her body. Common symptoms of perimenopause may include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mood Swings<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIf you’ve noticed more feelings of instability, irritability and uncontrollable surges of emotion, then you may be experiencing the common, yet often neglected, mood swings that are caused by imbalanced hormone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Irregular Periods<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIrregular periods can be concerning whether you spot for hours or gush for days. Cycles may also vary, and women may get periods sporadically, every few weeks, or every few months. Ottawa women going through perimenopause eventually stop their periods altogether when they enter menopause, but if you\u2019re not there yet, having relief and a cycle you can trust can be important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hot Flashes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
As women age, their bodies undergo a natural decline in hormone production that often triggers the uncomfortable symptoms of perimenopause, signaling an impending transition to menopause. Conventional treatments may provide temporary symptom relief through medications such as anti-inflammatories and antidepressants, but they are unable to address the underlying cause–imbalanced hormones. Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to Ontario women as a safe, cutting-edge solution to relieving perimenopause symptoms.<\/p>\n
Kandis Lock, N.D. is committed to presenting Ottawa women with an effective solution to the root cause of perimenopause–imbalanced hormones–empowering them to reclaim their vitality and reassert their wellbeing. Kandis Lock, N.D. specializes in naturally balancing hormones, delivering a sustainable solution to lasting well-being. Ontario women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides advanced, safe perimenopause solutions utilizing natural bioidentical hormones–enabling Ottawa women to experience life at its fullest with comprehensive, cutting-edge care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ottawa women’s health expert, Kandis Lock, N.D. has helped countless Ontario women take charge of their well-being and eliminate the unwanted symptoms of perimenopause. Call (613) 738-4779<\/strong> today to schedule your bioidentical hormone replacement therapy consultation!<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Symptoms of Perimenopause<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Kandis Lock, N.D. recognizes that every Ontario woman is unique and her symptoms of perimenopause are no exception. Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides advanced, cutting-edge hormone testing and bioidentical hormone therapy to help each Ontario woman restore balance and harmony within her body. Common symptoms of perimenopause may include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mood Swings<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIf you’ve noticed more feelings of instability, irritability and uncontrollable surges of emotion, then you may be experiencing the common, yet often neglected, mood swings that are caused by imbalanced hormone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Irregular Periods<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIrregular periods can be concerning whether you spot for hours or gush for days. Cycles may also vary, and women may get periods sporadically, every few weeks, or every few months. Ottawa women going through perimenopause eventually stop their periods altogether when they enter menopause, but if you\u2019re not there yet, having relief and a cycle you can trust can be important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hot Flashes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Symptoms of Perimenopause<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Kandis Lock, N.D. recognizes that every Ontario woman is unique and her symptoms of perimenopause are no exception. Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides advanced, cutting-edge hormone testing and bioidentical hormone therapy to help each Ontario woman restore balance and harmony within her body. Common symptoms of perimenopause may include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mood Swings<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIf you’ve noticed more feelings of instability, irritability and uncontrollable surges of emotion, then you may be experiencing the common, yet often neglected, mood swings that are caused by imbalanced hormone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Irregular Periods<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIrregular periods can be concerning whether you spot for hours or gush for days. Cycles may also vary, and women may get periods sporadically, every few weeks, or every few months. Ottawa women going through perimenopause eventually stop their periods altogether when they enter menopause, but if you\u2019re not there yet, having relief and a cycle you can trust can be important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hot Flashes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Kandis Lock, N.D. recognizes that every Ontario woman is unique and her symptoms of perimenopause are no exception. Ottawa women’s health doctor, Kandis Lock, N.D. provides advanced, cutting-edge hormone testing and bioidentical hormone therapy to help each Ontario woman restore balance and harmony within her body. Common symptoms of perimenopause may include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mood Swings<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIf you’ve noticed more feelings of instability, irritability and uncontrollable surges of emotion, then you may be experiencing the common, yet often neglected, mood swings that are caused by imbalanced hormone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Irregular Periods<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIrregular periods can be concerning whether you spot for hours or gush for days. Cycles may also vary, and women may get periods sporadically, every few weeks, or every few months. Ottawa women going through perimenopause eventually stop their periods altogether when they enter menopause, but if you\u2019re not there yet, having relief and a cycle you can trust can be important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hot Flashes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you’ve noticed more feelings of instability, irritability and uncontrollable surges of emotion, then you may be experiencing the common, yet often neglected, mood swings that are caused by imbalanced hormone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Irregular Periods<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIrregular periods can be concerning whether you spot for hours or gush for days. Cycles may also vary, and women may get periods sporadically, every few weeks, or every few months. Ottawa women going through perimenopause eventually stop their periods altogether when they enter menopause, but if you\u2019re not there yet, having relief and a cycle you can trust can be important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hot Flashes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Irregular periods can be concerning whether you spot for hours or gush for days. Cycles may also vary, and women may get periods sporadically, every few weeks, or every few months. Ottawa women going through perimenopause eventually stop their periods altogether when they enter menopause, but if you\u2019re not there yet, having relief and a cycle you can trust can be important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hot Flashes<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nHot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hot flashes aren\u2019t just for fully menopausal women. Dropping estrogen and progesterone levels can leave perimenopausal women suddenly needing to stand in front of the freezer because your body is radiating with the heat of a thousand burning suns. If you’ve experienced the quick and unexpected onslaught of symptoms such as sweat, blotchy skin, rapid heartbeats, and anxiety then you know how mortifying an unanticipated hot flash can be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Sleep Disturbances<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDecreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEstrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The fluctuating hormonal levels of perimenopause can cause extreme distress to a sleep cycle; often causing insomnia or fatigue from unrestful sleep. Other symptoms such as stress incontinence and hot flashes may also lead to frequently and urgently waking up at inconvenient times–adding to the frustration. If you are stressed about sleep, it may be time to call Dr. Kandis Lock at (613) 738-4779<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We never think it\u2019s going to happen to us… then it does. Our drive for intimacy fades, we experience vaginal dryness, and it stresses our relationships with our partners. Studies suggest that around 50% of women struggle with maintaining their libido due to dropping estrogen and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Decreasing hormone levels are often responsible for causing a loss of bone density in perimenopausal women. Along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help keep your bone density strong. This is important to prevent osteoporosis, a disorder that makes you much more likely to break bones in a fall. Balancing these hormones is a great step towards supporting your skeletal structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The natural decline of estrogen from perimenopause comes with a hefty toll in the form of cholesterol regulation. Due to its effects on the metabolism, lower estrogen levels can cause LDL (bad cholesterol) to spike while HDL (good cholesterol) wanes. This causes plaque buildup in our arteries, tampering with blood flow and leading to increased risk of heart disease or blood clotting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Estrogen helps maintain the integrity of the muscles and organs in your pelvic area–keeping them strong and healthy. As estrogen levels decrease, those supporting structures weaken, forcing your bladder and urethra to do more work on their own and causing them to become lax and tired. This is why many Ontario women experience urinary stress during their perimenopausal years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A major environmental change such as moving or remodeling is considered one of the top ten stressors in a person\u2019s life. Unlike changing apartments, you don\u2019t get to decide when or how your body is going to start shifting hormones, and there\u2019s no escape from that change: so, it stands to reason that perimenopause is considered a major impediment to your peace and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Sexual Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bone Density Loss<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cholesterol Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Urinary Incontinence<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Increasing Stress Levels<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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