Menopause FAQs

Yes — I’m happy to see patients who have Medicare or Medicaid. However, I don’t bill or accept payment from any insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. All visits are self-pay, and everyone pays the same transparent fees. You can still use your insurance for prescriptions, imaging, and some lab work if you’d like. This model lets me spend more time with each patient and focus fully on providing the kind of personalized menopause care you deserve — without the restrictions of insurance.

Yes. Your visit with Dr. Waymire qualifies for HSA reimbursement. You may use your HSA debit card to pay for your visits as well.

Many women have not had menstrual periods for years before menopause due to medical conditions, uterine ablations, or having an IUD, for example. If a woman does not get hot flashes (the classic symptoms of the menopause change) there are other symptoms that may disrupt her life and signal a loss of estrogen and progesterone. There are estrogen receptors in every tissue of our bodies making the loss of estrogen symptomatic in ways much more diverse than hot flashes alone. Perimenopause and Menopause symptoms can include prolonged PMS, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse or other vaginal and pelvic discomfort, brain fog, joint aches, trouble sleeping, hair loss, and dry skin. Estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone among other therapies may be helpful for these symptoms.

Yes. I prefer to meet you in person especially for our first visit. If it is more convenient to schedule a virtual visit that is always an option.

Many women have not had menstrual periods for years before menopause due to medical conditions, uterine ablations, or having an IUD, for example. If a woman does not get hot flashes (the classic symptoms of the menopause change) there are other symptoms that may disrupt her life and signal a loss of estrogen and progesterone. There are estrogen receptors in every tissue of our bodies making the loss of estrogen symptomatic in ways much more diverse than hot flashes alone. Perimenopause and Menopause symptoms can include prolonged PMS, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse or other vaginal and pelvic discomfort, brain fog, joint aches, trouble sleeping, hair loss, and dry skin. Estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone among other therapies may be helpful for these symptoms.

Yes. Testosterone is a commonly-used treatment for women suffering with (peri)menopause symptoms. To learn more about my approach to testosterone, please see my blog post Testosterone and Menopause: What Women Deserve to Know (https://www.dragonflymenopausecare.com/post/testosterone-and-menopause-what-women-deserve-to-know)

There are multiple reasons that estrogen and progesterone can help manage and prevent menopause-related health changed that occur in a woman even if she does not have any uncomfortable symptoms. Such medical conditions include osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, genitourinary problems such as UTIs. Studies also suggest that menopausal hormone therapy decreases fasting insulin levels and insulin resistance, LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol.

Yes, if they are backed by evidence. I recommend several both for menopause and also for weight and metabolism management.

During menopause, it's common to notice an increase in belly fat due to hormonal changes. Symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and joint pain can make it harder to get good sleep, which affects energy and motivation for exercise. Poor sleep and increased stress often lead to cravings for sugary and high-carb foods, creating the perfect storm for weight gain. The good news is there are effective ways to manage this! Lifestyle changes, such as focusing on a healthy diet and regular exercise, improving sleep habits, and considering menopause hormone therapy, can make a big difference in maintaining a healthy weight and feeling your best. There are also medications besides hormones that can be prescribed to help with stubborn menopausal weight gain. I am happy to discuss these options with you. Most importantly, focus on muscle mass rather than the scale. Lifestyle adjustments are the best way to obtain your healthiest menopausal body-- and it is possible to feel even better than you did before menopause.