Menopause: Symptom Relief to Long-Term Wellness
At InTouch Primary Care, Dr. Lola Ashaye takes time to understand your symptoms, connect the dots across your health, and create a treatment plan that fits you. Double board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with specialized menopause training, she offers hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments, and lifestyle support for perimenopause and menopause.
The goal is to help you feel better now and support your long-term health.
Menopause Symptoms & Care Options
You Have Options. We’ll Help You Find the Right One.
The range of treatment options is broader than most women realize, including lifestyle changes, supplements, mind-body approaches, non-hormonal medications, and hormone therapy. Some women do best with one approach; others benefit from a combination. Your symptoms, health history, and preferences guide your care. The goal is to find what works for you.
Menopause symptoms can be easy to overlook. They may include:
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Trouble sleeping or feeling tired
- Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Vaginal dryness, discomfort, or lower libido
- Muscle or joint aches
- Heart palpitations
Other symptoms may include hair and skin changes, itchy or sensitive skin, dry eyes or mouth, burning mouth, breast tenderness, tingling, increased sweating, and changes in body odor.
These symptoms can also have other causes. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. We’ll look at your overall health and help you understand what may be contributing.
How It Works
1. Book your consultation
Meet with Dr. Ashaye to discuss your symptoms, health history, and goals.
2. Get your personalized plan
Understand your treatment options and leave with clear next steps.
3. Get ongoing support
Your care plan includes follow-up visits, treatment adjustments, and direct messaging with Dr. Ashaye.
Meet Dr. Adelola Ashaye
My interest in the medical field was first sparked when I was in high school, by my observation of a patient-doctor relationship. Many years have passed since that interaction which took place at Alpena General Hospital in Michigan; and it is the desire to build and maintain meaningful long lasting relationships that continues to draw me to medicine.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’re in midlife — whether symptoms have started or not — you deserve a physician who will take your health seriously at every stage. Contact InTouch Primary Care to schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Lola Ashaye.
Care is available in person at our Sugar Land, Texas, office, serving Houston and surrounding communities, and through telehealth across multiple states, including Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and California. Wherever you are in your midlife journey, we’re here to help you feel better, take charge of your health, and thrive in the years ahead!
Non-Hormonal Options for Menopause Relief
Not every woman is a candidate for hormone therapy, and some women simply prefer to explore other avenues first. The good news is that there is a meaningful range of non-hormonal options — from lifestyle changes to targeted medications — that can provide real relief.
Lifestyle Modifications: Small, consistent changes in daily habits can have a significant impact on menopause symptoms:
- A balanced, anti-inflammatory diet rich in protein, calcium, and phytoestrogens (found in soy, flaxseed, and legumes)
- Regular aerobic and strength training exercise to support mood, weight, sleep, and bone density
- Prioritizing sleep hygiene — consistent sleep and wake times, limiting screens and alcohol before bed
- Stress reduction through mindfulness, yoga, or breathing techniques, may help reduce the perceived severity of hot flashes and improve overall well-being
- Avoiding common triggers like caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and smoking
Supplements:Thoughtfully chosen supplements can support your health during menopause. Vitamin D supports bone health, while whey protein can help maintain muscle alongside strength training. Myo-inositol, curcumin, and berberine are also being studied, though evidence is still emerging. Dr. Ashaye helps you understand the options, consider safety and medication interactions, and choose what fits your needs.
Non-Hormonal Prescription Medications: Several prescription options can help with hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep. These include fezolinetant (Veozah), certain SSRIs/SNRIs, and gabapentin.
Mind-Body Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Strong evidence for improving sleep, mood, and the perception of hot flash severity. Acupuncture: Some women find meaningful relief, particularly for hot flashes and sleep.
Menopausal Hormone Therapy
MHT involves supplementing the body with hormones – primarily estrogen and progesterone – that decline during menopause. This therapy primarily aims to alleviate menopausal symptoms and can also help reduce the risk of fractures from osteoporosis and improve genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
By restoring hormonal balance, hormone therapy can significantly improve quality of life during the menopausal transition.
Types of Hormone Therapy Offered
Dr. Ashaye provides various MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) options to suit individual preferences and medical histories:
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Utilizes hormones chemically identical to those produced by the body, often derived from plant sources. There are several FDA-approved formulations.
- Traditional Hormone Therapy: Involves FDA-approved synthetic hormones available in various forms.
- Customized Delivery Methods: Includes oral tablets, transdermal patches, topical creams, vaginal rings, and injections, selected based on patient comfort and efficacy.
Is Hormone Therapy Right for You?
MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) may be beneficial if you are:
- Experiencing moderate to severe perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms
- In good overall health without contraindications such as certain cardiovascular conditions
- Seeking a long-term solution to improve quality of life during menopause
- Interested in understanding how MHT may affect long-term health
Dr. Ashaye conducts thorough evaluations, including medical history reviews and necessary screenings, to determine the suitability of MHT for each patient.
Benefits of Hormone Therapy
Beyond symptom relief, MHT offers additional health benefits:
- Reduces the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures
- May have a more favorable cardiovascular risk profile when initiated close to menopause onset.
- May improve skin hydration and elasticity.
- May help with mood symptoms during the menopausal transition.
Potential Risks and Considerations
While MHT is effective for many women, it’s important to understand the potential risks so you can make an informed decision. The risk profile of MHT depends on the type of therapy, route of administration, timing of initiation, and individual health factors:
- Combined estrogen-progestin therapy has been associated with a small increased risk of breast cancer, blood clots (venous thromboembolism), and stroke. The absolute increase in risk is small — approximately 1 additional event per 1,000 women per year — and is lower in younger women who start therapy close to menopause onset.
- Estrogen-alone therapy (for women without a uterus) has not been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and may actually reduce it, though a small increased risk of blood clots and stroke remains.
- Transdermal (patch) estrogen appears to carry a lower risk of blood clots and stroke compared to oral estrogen, which is why it is often the preferred route for many women.
- Micronized progesterone (body-identical) may have a more favorable safety profile — particularly regarding breast cancer risk — compared to some synthetic progestins, though more research is needed.
- Risks are generally lowest when MHT is started before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset.
Common side effects include bloating, breast tenderness, and mood changes. Regular follow-ups and personalized treatment adjustments are crucial to minimize risks and monitor health outcomes. Dr. Ashaye will review your individual risk factors and help determine the safest and most effective approach for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones produced by the human body, often derived from plant sources. Synthetic hormones may have different chemical structures and are manufactured through various processes.
The duration of MHT varies per individual. Some may need it for a few years, while others might benefit from longer use. Regular evaluations with Dr. Ashaye will help determine the appropriate length of therapy.
Yes, options include lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, supplements and medications. Dr. Ashaye can discuss these alternatives to find the best approach for you.
MHT does not directly cause weight gain. However, hormonal changes during menopause can affect metabolism. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential.
It depends on the type of cancer and individual circumstances. Dr. Ashaye will assess your medical history to determine the safest treatment options.
Yes — and here’s why.
Midlife care is often fragmented. You might see one specialist for weight changes, another for insomnia, and another for hot flashes — but your body doesn’t work in silos. Declining estrogen affects your heart, bones, brain, and metabolism all at once, and the connections can get missed. At InTouch Primary Care, Dr. Lola Ashaye, double board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with specialized menopause training, is uniquely positioned to connect the dots across your midlife health — seeing how your symptoms fit together rather than treating each concern in isolation. With a wide range of evidence-based options, including lifestyle changes, non-hormonal treatments, and individualized hormone therapy, we tailor your care to relieve symptoms while proactively supporting your long-term health. For you, that means one physician caring for your whole health at once, not your symptoms in pieces.
Care Plans & Pricing
Personalized menopause care, with or without primary care.
Whole-Person Care · $298/month
Your primary care and menopause care in one place.
Initial consultation: $399
Focused Menopause Care · $99/month
Keep your primary care doctor. Get personalized menopause care with Dr. Ashaye.
Initial consultation: $499
Annual membership · Pay monthly, quarterly, or semiannually.
In person in Sugar Land, TX · Telehealth available in Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and California.
Not sure which plan is right for you? Book a free 15-minute virtual call with Dr. Ashaye to talk through your plan options.
This call is for questions about our plans, not medical advice.
Menopause Care Pricing: Frequently Asked Questions
No! If you already have a primary care physician you trust, our Focused Menopause Care plan allows you to receive specialized menopause care while continuing with your existing healthcare team.
Your initial consultation is a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, health risks, and treatment goals. Together, we’ll explore whether hormone therapy, non-hormonal options, or a combination of approaches is right for you, develop a personalized treatment plan, and determine which ongoing care plan best fits your needs.
Both plans include follow-up visits, treatment adjustments, prescription management, and direct messaging with Dr. Ashaye.
Whole-Person Care brings your primary care and menopause care together, so we can connect the dots across your health, help you feel better now, and take a proactive approach to your long-term wellbeing.
Focused Menopause Care provides personalized menopause care while you keep your current primary care doctor.
Yes! After your initial consultation, follow-up visits are available by request at $299 per visit, without ongoing messaging support.
We do not bill insurance directly, but superbills are available for your initial consultation and eligible per-visit appointments, which you may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by insurance plan.
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