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Starting Hormone Therapy: What the First Six Months Actually Look Like
What the first six months of menopausal hormone therapy actually look like — workup, risk conversation, and follow-up with an MSCP-certified physician in Fairlawn.
The Cost of Waiting: Why the Symptoms You're Ignoring Deserve Attention
You notice something is off. Nothing is alarming enough to stop you mid-task, but nothing feels quite right either. So you keep going and tell yourself you'll make an appointment when things slow down. That pattern is one of the most common things women describe when they finally do seek care — and also one of the most consequential.
Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What the Difference Means for Your Care
A lot of women spend years managing disrupted sleep, unpredictable cycles, and a generalized sense that something has shifted — and the clinical response is to wait. Wait until the periods stop. Wait until the symptoms are severe enough. Dr. Peiffer at West Side Concierge Medicine takes a different position.