What is Menopause?
The period of about 10 years, consisting of 5 years before and 5 years after menopause, is called "menopause." During this time, a rapid decrease in estrogen due to declining ovarian function can lead to various symptoms as the autonomic nervous system balance becomes disturbed.
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Symptom Type |
Examples |
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Vasomotor Symptoms |
Hot flashes, flushes, sweating (hot flashes), chills, palpitations |
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Psychological Symptoms |
Irritability, anxiety, depressed mood, insomnia, decreased motivation |
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Physical Symptoms |
Fatigue, stiff shoulders, headaches, joint pain, dry skin and mucous membranes |
The type and severity of symptoms vary greatly from person to person. There's no need to blame yourself, thinking, "People my age are much more energetic."
Treatment ① Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — Completed Online
HRT is a standard treatment for menopausal symptoms that replenishes depleted estrogen. It is particularly effective for vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating.
Mona Clinic offers "Patch-type"
In our online consultations, we primarily prescribe hormone patches (transdermal patches) that are applied to the skin.
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Patch type (transdermal) |
Oral type (systemic) |
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How to use |
Replace every few days |
Take daily |
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Characteristics |
Absorbed directly through the skin, said to have less burden on the liver and lower risk of thrombosis than oral |
Easy to use but passes through the liver |
- For those with a uterus, progestin is combined to protect the endometrium (combination patch types are also available)
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Dosage and formulation are adjusted during online follow-up consultations based on effectiveness and physical condition.
Individuals for whom HRT is not suitable or requires careful consideration
For your safety, please inform us during your consultation if any of the following apply to you.
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Individuals currently undergoing treatment for or with a history of breast cancer or endometrial cancer
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Individuals with a history of thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, etc.)
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Individuals experiencing unexplained irregular bleeding
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Individuals with severe liver dysfunction
Check-ups during HRT
To continue HRT safely, please undergo annual breast cancer and gynecological screenings. Long-term continuation will be managed through a combination of online consultations and regular check-ups, including reviewing screening results. If you experience any concerning symptoms, such as irregular bleeding or persistent breast tenderness, please consult us immediately.
Treatment ② Placenta Injection Outpatient Clinic – Aoyama, In-person
For those who are hesitant about hormone drugs or wish to boost their overall health in conjunction with HRT, we offer injections of human placenta-derived preparations (Aoyama clinic, in-person).
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This is a traditional treatment used to alleviate menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia, etc.).
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Many individuals also continue this treatment for fatigue recovery and aesthetic improvements such as skin firmness and radiance.
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目安: Start with 1 to 2 times a week and adjust the frequency according to your physical condition.
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The procedure takes only a few minutes. Available daily from 9:00 to 22:00, year-round, so you can continue it after work.
Precautions for Placenta Injections
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Since it is a human-derived preparation, once injected, you will no longer be able to donate blood (please confirm this beforehand).
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Redness and pain at the injection site, and rarely, allergic reactions may occur.
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Pregnant individuals and those undergoing cancer treatment cannot receive this.
Which should I choose?
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For those who are: |
Recommended: |
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Suffering from hot flashes and sweating. Want to fundamentally replenish hormones. |
HRT (Online) |
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Want to continue treatment without visiting a clinic. |
HRT (Online) |
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Want to avoid hormone drugs. Want to start by improving overall health. |
Placenta (Aoyama) |
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Want to also take care of their appearance. |
Placenta (Aoyama), also combinable with HRT |
If you wish to consult about traditional Japanese medicine (Kampo) such as Toki-shakuyaku-san or Kami-shoyo-san, you can do so online.
Online Consultation Process
- Book and complete medical questionnaire on your smartphone (daily from 9:00 to 22:00, year-round)
- Online medical examination by a doctor — symptoms, menstrual status, medical history, and check-up history are confirmed.
- Prescription for patch-type HRT, Kampo medicine, etc., delivered to your home (consultation fee and shipping included).
- Dosage adjustments during online follow-up consultations every 1-3 months. Regular delivery is also available.
Don't let your 10 years of menopause be 10 years of endurance. Patch-based HRT can be started from your smartphone.
