Menopause and postmenopause care

Perimenopause and menopause are natural phases in the aging process. If you’re in your mid- to late-40s, you may be entering perimenopause, during which your estrogen and progesterone levels start to decrease. Your periods may become irregular, and you may start experiencing symptoms like hot flashes and sleep-related issues. However, you can still get pregnant, so you need to use birth control or other family planning methods if you want to prevent pregnancy.

You reach menopause once you’ve gone 12 months without a period. Most women enter menopause in their early- to mid-50s. During and after menopause, you can no longer get pregnant.

This stage of life can bring new health challenges. You may experience various symptoms related to hormone changes in your body, from night sweats to brain fog and weight gain. Everyone’s menopause experience is unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of therapies to manage menopause symptoms.

At Penn Medicine, our gynecology care providers offer compassionate menopause and postmenopausal care for every aspect of your health. You also have access to preventive care, including screenings and tests for health conditions that may develop in midlife.

Managing hormonal changes during or after cancer treatment can be complex. While we prepare to expand our full range of services, the new Penn Center for Menopause and Midlife Care is currently open with a specialized focus on menopause care for cancer survivors and previvors. Located at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, our team provides expert, symptom-focused care:

• Treatment and recovery support for breast, gynecologic, colorectal, or blood cancers
• Previvorship guidance for hereditary syndromes (like Lynch or BRCA)
• Tailored menopause symptom management when traditional hormone therapy is not an option

We are committed to managing your midlife transition with the highest level of expertise your health history deserves.