Navigating Menopause: Where to Find Compassionate Care in Syosset and Flushing, New York

Menopause is a major transition that affects your body and mind. Some of the most common symptoms you might experience with this hormonal fluctuation are hot flashes, mood changes, or sleep issues. But the list doesn’t stop there, and it can be a real challenge to navigate menopause on your own.

At Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, we help you address these changes with dignity. Our compassionate team provides supportive gynecology care tailored to your needs. We serve patients in New York City and the surrounding area, including Flushing and Syosset, New York. 

If you are struggling with perimenopause and menopause symptoms, we’re here to help you find relief.

Is hormone replacement therapy safe and effective?

Hormone replacement therapy is a common approach when your ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones. The safest way to approach hormone therapy is to use standard, FDA-approved treatments rather than custom-compounded mixtures. 

Many wellness clinics advertise custom-compounded bioidentical hormones as a natural and safer option. However, the US Food and Drug Administration has no evidence that compounded bioidentical hormones are safer or more effective than standard FDA-approved therapies. These custom mixtures bypass federal safety testing and lack standardized dosing. 

At our practice, we prioritize your safety above all else. We offer personalized care and help you choose options that are safe and effective. 

Are there options if you can’t take hormones?

Yes. If you can’t take estrogen, or prefer to avoid it, you still have excellent nonhormonal options.

For example, a medication called fezolinetant targets the brain's temperature control center to stop hot flashes. In clinical trials, daily fezolinetant reduced moderate to severe hot flashes by at least 14 per week compared to a placebo. Because this medication can affect your liver, patients must undergo baseline and periodic blood tests.

Our team carefully reviews your medical history to see if this treatment is right for you. We monitor your health closely and can adjust treatments as necessary.

How can you treat painful intimacy and dryness?

Many women find it difficult to talk about intimate issues, even when vaginal dryness and painful sex are common symptoms of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause — and they’re treatable. Our compassionate team is here to guide you toward safe, proven treatments.

Localized, low-dose vaginal estrogen is a highly effective first-line treatment for dryness and intimacy concerns. The American Urological Association notes that extensive reviews show no increased risk of endometrial cancer for patients using low-dose vaginal estrogen. This targeted therapy restores tissue health without the risks of full-body oral hormones. 

We discuss these options openly and help you find a comfortable solution. 

To discuss your menopause symptoms and build a personalized plan to navigate this life change, schedule a visit with Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology today at our convenient locations in Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, New York.