We are just starting to understand more about menopause than we did ten or twenty years ago when women suffered through it in silence. Our job is to help you understand what is happening, decide which treatments make sense for you, and stay as healthy as possible for the years ahead. Aster is a women's health program for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Aster is especially well suited for early menopause, surgical menopause, and oncology-related menopause, drawing on almost 10 years of oncology experience to address the health needs specific to each.
Aster is for women, roughly 35 to 65, who are experiencing changes related to perimenopause, menopause, or treatment-related menopause and want more help understanding what is happening in their bodies.
You may be a good fit for Aster if:
You are having hot flashes, poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, weight changes, loss of muscle or strength, or sexual, vaginal, or urinary symptoms.
The diet or exercise routine that used to work for you no longer seems to be working the same way.
You feel generally well but want to make sure you are doing what you can to protect your health during this stage of life.
You are entering menopause earlier than expected.
You have gone through surgical menopause.
You are experiencing menopause related to cancer treatment or endocrine therapy.
You have a history of cancer and are unsure which menopause treatments are appropriate for you.
Most women come to us hoping to fix one symptom that is bothering them, and many are not aware of how much menopause is likely to affect their health overall. We focus on:
Menopause raises your risk of heart disease, bone loss, and diabetes, so we watch for these closely and help you understand what you can do to prevent them.
Most healthcare waits for you to come to it. In menopause, that often means no one is following your symptoms or looking ahead for you. At Aster, we stay with you and take a proactive approach to your care.
The first few months are the most involved part of the membership. Before we can build a plan that works, we need to understand where you are right now, what you have been doing, and what you have already tried. Once you are on track and improving, we continue to follow you for as long as you need us.
During your first 90 days, you will have:
After the first 90 days, your membership includes:
If something new comes up, send us a message first, and we will schedule a visit if you need one. As your life changes, your plan will change with it.
Lab work is billed separately. Most women can have their labs drawn at Quest and billed to their insurance, and Quest also offers self-pay pricing.
I am a woman in early menopause who has seen the lack of care in this area for myself. I have 3 children and work fulltime so I understand how difficult it is to adjust to these changes. I don't want women to navigate this stage of life without the support, education, and medical care they deserve. My goal is to help you understand what is happening in your body, improve your symptoms, and make decisions that support your health not only today, but for decades to come.
Every woman has different goals and different risks. My role is to explain the evidence, answer your questions, and help you choose the approach that makes the most sense for you.
"My hope is that you feel comfortable in your own body again. Healthy, confident, and strong."
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP. Practicing since 2016.
If you care for women in menopause who are still struggling with hot flashes, weight gain around the middle, or concerns about their heart and bone health, we would welcome the opportunity to help. Aster provides ongoing, proactive menopause care, and we will keep you informed of your patient's plan.
Aster is a self-pay membership, and we have a limited number of openings. Please answer a few questions so we can see whether Aster is a good fit for you. If it is, we will send you a link to book a free Discovery Visit.
Serving Lakewood Ranch, FL in person, with in-home visits, or through telehealth throughout the rest of Florida.
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