Athens Dermoiatrics has a specialized Menopause Clinic. Call 210 7291711 to make an appointment.
menopause clinic
What is menopause?
All women experience menopause as part of the normal aging process. The term "menopause" can describe any of the changes a woman undergoes either shortly before or after her menstrual periods stop, marking the end of her reproductive years.
The average age of menopause is 51 years, but some women may suffer from menopausal symptoms for up to 10 years, and 0.11% of women have symptoms in their 20s. While some women experience no symptoms during menopause, other women are plagued with symptoms such as:
Hot flashes/Night sweats | Joint pain/stiffness | Dry skin and hair | Pain during intercourse | Sleep disturbances | Fatigue | Mood swings | Irritability | Panic attacks | Anxiety | Low mood | Lack of concentration | Vaginal dryness | Vaginal atrophy | Vaginal relaxation | Itchy skin | Weight gain | Low libido | Urinary incontinence | Recurrent urinary tract infections | Irregular periods
Skin during menopause
Specifically regarding the skin, menopause causes accelerated skin aging, causing aesthetic changes such as wrinkles and sagging, and structural changes such as thinning of the epidermal layer. Dry skin is usually the first symptom of skin aging to be evident in menopausal women, and loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin usually follows quickly. Menopausal changes reduce the skin's protective capacity, increasing the risk of infection and reducing the skin's ability to recover from injury. The aesthetic changes that occur at menopause can also have a significant psychological impact. The appearance of the skin is related to perceptions of beauty, and the skin changes that occur at menopause can affect it negatively. As a result, some women may experience decreased self-confidence and a negative impact on their quality of life.
Menopause clinic
Our dermatologists have extensive experience and expertise in managing menopause. Make an appointment to evaluate the appropriate treatment options for your menopausal skin changes, including pharmaceutical products, cosmetic treatments, and lifestyle counseling to improve your menopausal symptoms.
