Riverview Health Expands Perimenopause and Menopause Care

Choosing a medical provider is a challenging hurdle for women. It can be difficult to find the right provider, one who understands the unique challenges women face. Fortunately, Riverview Health has been building their new Women’s Health team with a “by women, for women” mindset, to provide a female perspective and compassion for the challenges women face.

“Riverview has been expanding its Women’s Health in the last few years and offers the most up-to-date care options close to home,” says Dr. Shalin Arnett, DO, of Riverview Health. “We have several locations and an experienced team in place to take care of your needs.”

Menopause care, a topic that doesn’t always receive its due, has gotten increased attention in recent years. The transition can be a challenging and difficult time for women, fraught with confusion and isolation. Riverview Health wants to remove any stigma and create a supportive team who can help women navigate every phase of this experience.

“I have been working in menopause care for 15 years, and love helping patients navigate this difficult time and get them symptom relief,” Arnett says. “It is very rewarding because many women think they must suffer through these changes. Being able to give them relief from many of their symptoms and helping them get back to doing things they enjoy, rather than worrying about their cycle and hormonal changes, is very gratifying.”

The Riverview Health staff wants to educate and advocate for women to help them through any symptoms they may be experiencing, whether physical, mental or mood related. They’re leveling up so women can better understand their choices and how to best treat their individual symptoms.

“We offer many options from conservative choices, including supplements, to prescription medications to surgical interventions, depending on what the individual needs,” Arnett says. “The Menopause Society also provides a wealth of resources at menopause.org.”

Not every woman needs medical intervention, but Arnett encourages those who do to seek out help. Menopause and perimenopause can be accompanied by a wide variety of symptoms which, left untreated, can have an impact on professional lives and personal relationships.

“During these times patients can experience menstrual irregularities, hormonal changes including hot flashes, mood changes, fatigue, weight gain, joint pain, sleep disturbances, pain with intercourse, to name just a few,” Arnett says. “We offer a wide variety of services to help manage each of these problems to get you feeling more like yourself.”

Arnett acknowledges that perimenopause and menopause can be highly personal and will vary greatly from person to person, increasing the need for more personalized care options.

“Everyone experiences menopause differently,” says Arnett. “Some need more care, and others breeze through without needing additional care. When symptoms are interfering with a patient’s daily activities, it’s time to seek care. We tailor the treatment to pinpoint exactly what you need.”

To help highlight the need for improved support, Riverview Health is hosting a Women4Women Health Seminar to empower women with strategies, health advice and recommendations from an expert panel to help women navigate this time.

Dr. Shalin Arnett (photo by Brian Brosmer)

“I think Women4Women will be a great experience,” Arnett says. “We will have a panel of Riverview Health experts including myself, Denna Elsahy, MD, and Kimberly Moran, PsyD, discussing perimenopause and menopause, as well as pelvic floor and mental health issues associated with menopause. You can connect with other women experiencing similar life stages, and will leave feeling empowered and equipped to embrace this new chapter with confidence.”

The seminar will take place on February 18 with a cost of $10 for registration. Dinner will be provided, and all proceeds will go to benefit the Riverview Health Foundation’s Women’s Endowment Fund. Riverview’s goal is to help women always feel supported, specifically during menopause and perimenopause, a transition that can often leave women feeling isolated and sullen.

Beyond menopause, Riverview Health has been on a journey to help empower women and expand their women-specific lines of health care. They have recently expanded their team of providers who will provide a holistic approach to women’s health. Riverview Health provides comprehensive women’s services for all stages of life including general wellness, labor and delivery, post-delivery care, lactation specialists, pelvic health, pelvic-floor specialists, mammography and overall breast health, along with their menopausal and perimenopausal offerings.

Comments 1

  1. Tammy Shurig says:

    How do I sign up for this class?

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