Hot flashes get your attention. Rising cholesterol may not. During perimenopause and menopause, the changes you feel can take center stage: disrupted sleep, night sweats, mood changes, or a shifting waistline. Meanwhile, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar may be changing quietly, even when your habits have stayed much the same. That makes this transition an important time to ask: Read More
Many of our patients at North Texas Vitality describe a frustrating and sometimes concerning experience. They say, “I walk into a room and forget why I’m there. I can’t find the right words. I just don’t feel as sharp as I used to.” Their concern is that they may be experiencing early signs of dementia or cognitive decline. In many Read More
Menopause isn’t the end of vitality — it’s the beginning of a new, empowered chapter. It’s a natural phase of life, and with intentional, compassionate self-care, our patients find ways to embrace this change. “The women who feel their best during menopause are the ones who listen to their bodies, advocate for their health, and give themselves permission to prioritize Read More
Have you exhausted every miraculous anti-aging facial cream in hopes of soothing your dry menopausal skin, only to be left disappointed by persistently dry and lackluster results? It’s high time you uncover the transformative power of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and say goodbye to your skin woes. Menopause not only brings the commonly recognized symptoms, such as hot flashes Read More
Are you dreading menopause because of the horror stories you’ve read online or heard from friends? Fret no further! We’re here to debunk the five major myths surrounding menopause. In this article, we’ll separate fact from fiction and provide the truth about menopause to help you overcome any myths haunting you. Misconceptions about menopause are plentiful. From the belief that Read More
Are you frustrated with various attempts to lose weight despite trying various diets and exercise regimens? Perhaps you have found success only to watch the weight reappear almost magically overnight. Certainly not Disney magic. No overweight princesses there. As the hormone specialist in Flower Mound and Lewisville, Dr. Fliedner has helped patients who have struggled with yo-yo dieting or “weight Read More
Our goal at North Texas Vitality is to come alongside our patients and guide them through health issues and physical transitions such as menopause. It is with this intention that we bring you Dr. Fliedner’s comprehensive guide on navigating menopause. Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it often arrives with various challenges and changes both physically Read More
Usually at a time when many women are experiencing some of the most challenging transitions in their life, such as caring for aging parents or preparing their children to go off to college, they are also physically dealing with the symptoms of menopause. As with most transitions, menopause can bring new challenges and concerns, but with a few simple changes Read More
For some women, menopause comes as a relief. Finally, an end to pregnancy worries, monthly cramps, and all of the accompanying paraphernalia. While others fear the transition and the new worries it brings, such as hot flashes, insomnia, and low libido. No matter your perspective, menopause can bring new challenges, but with the help of a menopause specialist, the transition Read More
We often think of hormonal pellets to help women improve menopausal symptoms such as sleeplessness, hot flashes, night sweats, and lack of libido, but did you know that pellets for women can help women prevent long-term degenerative diseases? According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Hormone replacement therapy in young postmenopausal women is a safe and Read More
