What advantages do integrated clinics that combine menopause, sexual health, and pelvic health offer?
Integrated clinics that combine menopause, sexual health, and pelvic health offer significant advantages, especially for women navigating midlife changes. Here at Alloy, we know that these areas are deeply interconnected—hormonal shifts during menopause can impact sexual function, pelvic health, and overall well-being. By bringing these specialties together, integrated clinics provide:
- Comprehensive, personalized care: You get a team that understands how menopause symptoms, sexual health concerns, and pelvic floor issues overlap, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- Multidisciplinary expertise: Providers are trained in menopause, sexual medicine, and pelvic health, so you benefit from a holistic approach. For example, pelvic floor therapy, hormone therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy can all be coordinated for conditions like vaginismus or genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
- Faster, more effective solutions: Integrated care means quicker identification of root causes and more targeted treatments, whether you need vaginal estrogen, pelvic floor therapy, or support for sexual pain and libido.
- Empowerment and education: Clinics like Alloy prioritize education, self-advocacy, and open communication, helping you feel heard and supported.
For a deeper dive into why this integrated approach matters, check out the YouTube chapter on Expertise in Pelvic Health featuring Dr. Kelly Casperson, which highlights the value of having menopause-trained doctors who are also skilled in pelvic and sexual health. You can watch that specific chapter here: Expertise in Pelvic Health.
If you’re interested in science-backed, personalized menopause and sexual health solutions, explore Alloy’s range of products and care options on our Menopause Treatment Online page. You’ll find everything from hormone therapy to sexual health sets designed to help you feel your best at every stage.
This answer was created using the following resources:
- Why You Should Talk to a Menopause-Trained Doctor | Dr. Kelly Casperson
- Menopause & Sexual Health | Dr. Rachel Rubin
- Hot in Here: Let’s Talk About Sex & Menopause | Dr. Rachel Rubin
- Why Is It So Hard to Get Good Urologic Care During Menopause? | Dr. Maria Uloko
- Sex, Menopause & Cultural Differences | Alloy