Menopause Treatment
At Awaken Face & Body Wellness, we provide advanced menopause treatment in St. Louis, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, Ladue, and West County. Under Dr. Erica Yalavarthi, who is menopause certified by the Menopause Society, our approach combines hormone therapy, metabolic optimization, and longevity medicine to help women feel like themselves again.
If you are searching for menopause treatment near St. Louis or hormone therapy in Creve Coeur, our clinic provides personalized, physician-guided care designed for long-term results.
Menopause is not just a phase—it is a major hormonal shift that impacts nearly every system in the body. Without proper treatment, symptoms can worsen over time and affect long-term health.
Hormonal decline—especially estrogen and progesterone—affects brain function, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and bone density.
Key Effects of Hormonal Decline
Urogenital- vaginal dryness, atrophy and increase in urinary tract infections
Sexual- change in libido
One of the most common concerns is weight gain during menopause. Hormonal changes slow metabolism and increase fat storage, especially in the abdominal area.
Many patients benefit from combining hormone therapy with medical weight loss strategies for optimal results.
This is the transitional phase leading up to menopause—and often the most confusing.
Key characteristics:
Common symptoms:
Many women are told their labs are “normal” during this stage—even when symptoms are significant.
Menopause is officially defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle.
At this stage:
Common symptoms:
After menopause, hormone levels remain low—but the focus shifts.
Key priorities:
This is where ongoing medical care becomes essential—not optional.
Typical Clinics
The Awaken Approach
We don’t just “treat menopause.”
We optimize your physiology.
If you are searching for menopause treatment in St. Louis, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, or Ladue, schedule your consultation today. Take control of your health and start feeling like yourself again with personalized, physician-led care.
12 months without a cycle, though symptoms often start earlier.
The transitional phase with fluctuating hormones. Can start 7-10 years before menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, sleep issues, weight gain, brain fog, joint pain, irritability, anxiety and other mood changes
Yes, hormonal changes affect mood.
Very commonly.
Slower metabolism, insulin resistance and hormonal shifts.
Yes, when physician-guided.
Estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone.
Often within weeks.
Yes, by correcting imbalances.
Yes, especially with estrogen support.
Yes, risk increases without treatment.
Every few months initially.
Depends on your goals.
Yes, often improves outcomes.
Hormones and metabolic markers.
No, but symptoms can be optimized.
Yes, frequently.
Physician-led, menopause certified by the North American Menopause Society, personalized care, ability to choose the correct hormone therapy for you.
Schedule a consultation.
Yes, we serve St. Louis and surrounding areas.
Yes, early intervention is key.
Yes, very commonly.
Yes, when combined with metabolic care.
Bioidentical options are commonly used. This means the same hormones our body naturally makes
No. Pellets are not FDA approved and you cannot change the dose or hormone type if you have side effects once the pellet is placed.
You may need a different type of hormone than the one you were on. There are many different types of estrogen, progesterone and hormone alternatives to use.
