Menopause Care in Pinehurst, NC
Providers who treat menopause symptoms: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
8 providers in Pinehurst
Pinehurst is the Moore County anchor of the Sandhills, a market with one of the largest retirement-age patient populations in North Carolina. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system from Moore Regional Hospital, and the surrounding area carries a dense concentration of specialty practices supporting older adults: cardiology, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, and behavioral health among them.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients in the Pinehurst area. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm before booking.
Understanding menopause and perimenopause
Menopause is the point 12 months after a final period, most often between ages 45 and 55; perimenopause is the transition leading up to it, which typically begins in the 40s and can last several years. Hormonal shifts during the transition drive the familiar symptoms: hot flashes, sleep disruption and fatigue, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and bladder changes, along with longer-term shifts in bone density and heart health.
The care message that matters: symptoms that disrupt your life are treatable, and enduring them unassisted is optional, not required.
Finding the right provider
OB-GYNs and primary-care providers both treat menopause symptoms. Management spans lifestyle steps (sleep, exercise, limiting alcohol and caffeine, stress reduction), non-hormone treatments including certain medications and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hormone therapy in its various forms; a clinician weighs benefits and risks with your history and preferences. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can compare before you call.
See a provider when lifestyle changes aren't enough, and promptly for bleeding after menopause. For chest pain, stroke signs, or other sudden severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Providers in Pinehurst
See all 8FirstHealth Southern Pines Women's Health Center — Obstetrics & Gynecology
FirstHealth Southern Pines Women's Health Center provides obstetrics and gynecology services in Pinehurst, NC. The center is part of the FirstHealth system.
FirstHealth Urogynecology — Obstetrics & Gynecology
FirstHealth Urogynecology is an obstetrics and gynecology practice located in Pinehurst, NC. The practice provides care in the field of urogynecology.
FirstHealth-UNC Maternal-Fetal Medicine — Obstetrics & Gynecology
FirstHealth-UNC Maternal-Fetal Medicine is an obstetrics and gynecology provider located in Pinehurst, NC. The practice specializes in maternal-fetal medicine.
FirstHealth OB Hospitalist — Obstetrics & Gynecology
FirstHealth OB Hospitalist provides obstetrics and gynecology services in Pinehurst, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive women's health care for patients in the area.
Lourdes Castano, MD
Lourdes Castano, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive women's health care throughout all life stages.
Lee Ryan Lowery, MD
Lee Ryan Lowery, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Lowery provides comprehensive women's health care across all stages of life.
Lauren Elizabeth Lester, MD
Lauren Elizabeth Lester, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist based in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive care for women's health needs throughout all life stages.
Cile H Williamson MD Gynecology — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cile H Williamson, MD, provides obstetrics and gynecology services in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Williamson is dedicated to comprehensive women's health care for patients in the area.
Common questions
Are menopause symptoms treatable?
Yes. Options span lifestyle adjustments, non-hormone treatments including certain medications and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hormone therapy, and a clinician will match options to your history and preferences. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.
Which provider should I see?
OB-GYNs and primary-care providers both manage menopause care; start with whichever you have a relationship with, and ask about their approach to menopause treatment when you book. Both appear in this directory.
What symptoms deserve prompt attention?
Any bleeding after menopause deserves prompt evaluation. And as at any age, chest pain, stroke signs, or sudden severe symptoms mean 911 or the nearest emergency department, not a directory search.
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