Menopause consultation in Dormagen
Hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, or the feeling of not quite recognizing yourself — menopause is not an illness, but it is a phase where individual counsel and an honest framing of the treatment options make the difference.
Many women notice the first changes to their cycle or the first typical symptoms in their early to mid-40s. Our menopause consultation takes your situation seriously and builds a plan with you that fits your everyday life, your values and your health.
A gynecologist in Dormagen who takes you seriously
Hot flashes, sleep problems, joint pain, trouble concentrating, changes in libido or a new, unfamiliar sadness are the expression of a hormonal shift that is medically explainable and, in many cases, well treatable.
Our menopause consultation begins with listening. We map out with you what exactly you feel, how much it restricts your daily life and which issues are most urgent. From that we build an individual plan that fits your situation.
What a menopause consultation with Elisa Mahlberg looks like
A thorough appointment typically has three parts:
- History and symptom picture. We talk about your cycle (if still present), the typical complaints, family history, medications, previous conditions (for example thrombosis, breast cancer), your expectations and worries.
- Gynecological examination and ultrasound. We look at uterus and ovaries, assess the endometrium and check whether another cause might be behind specific symptoms (e.g. fibroids, cysts, endometrial changes).
- Counsel and a shared plan. The treatment of menopause is guided primarily by your symptoms, not by individual blood values. Where medically useful, a targeted blood draw can be added. We discuss which options suit you – from lifestyle factors to non-hormonal approaches to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – and decide together.
HRT (hormone therapy for menopause): facts, benefits, risks
Modern hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been re-evaluated in more nuanced detail over recent years. Whether HRT makes sense is an individual decision. It depends, among other things, on your symptoms, your personal medical history, possible risks and your own preferences.
Together we talk through:
- Which preparations come into question (for example transdermal estradiol as gel or patch, micronized progesterone) and why the route of administration matters.
- Benefits beyond symptom control: how HRT can affect bone health, sleep, skin and cardiovascular status.
- Individual risks: thrombosis risk, family history of breast cancer, known conditions – every decision is mirrored against your personal history.
- Alternatives to HRT: non-hormonal medication, lifestyle interventions (sleep hygiene, strength training, nutrition) and complementary approaches. What fits in the individual case, we discuss individually.
Treating menopause is above all about treating the symptoms — not about treating individual blood values.
When should you come in for a menopause consultation?
An appointment makes sense as soon as you notice changes you would like to understand – even while you are still menstruating regularly. Many women notice the first changes to their cycle or the first typical symptoms in their early to mid-40s — the so-called perimenopause. That is already a meaningful time for information and orientation.
Clear reasons to book an appointment include:
- increasing hot flashes, night sweats or sleep problems,
- strong mood swings or a new low mood,
- changes in libido, vaginal dryness, pain during sex,
- irregular or heavy bleeding (this always deserves a look),
- questions about hormone therapy, before or while you are making a decision.
And even after menopause – from one year after your last menstrual period – regular care pays off: for bone health, cardiovascular status, preventive checks and the quality of life you want.
Frequently asked questions about menopause consultations
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How to find us.
Practice address
41539 Dormagen
Opening hours
Opening hours from 1 July 2026| Monday | 08:30 – 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 13:00 | 14:30 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 13:00 | 14:30 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 14:00 |
| Video consultation: Mon 8:00–10:00 pm | |
We are currently settling into the practice. For now you can reach me in person only on Fridays from 8:30 – 12:00.
How to find us
Easily reachable by car and public transport. Large free public car park at Schützenplatz, a few minutes on foot.
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