Menopause and sexual health services

A collaborative, whole-person approach to menopause

Loyola’s multidisciplinary approach to menopause and sexual health emphasizes whole person care. Our team includes experts in:

• Behavioral health & psychiatry
• Endocrinology
• Gynecology
• Pelvic floor physical therapy
• Urology
• Urogynecology

Our physicians work together to create a care plan that addresses the full range of menopause symptoms and underlying causes. Whether your concerns are hormonal, emotional, or anatomical, you will receive comprehensive support in one place, guided by providers who collaborate closely.

Patients also have access to advanced diagnostic tools, personalized treatment options, and ongoing education, all delivered with the respect and discretion these sensitive issues deserve.

Care for every stage of midlife

We care for women at every stage of midlife and beyond, including those who are perimenopausal, menopausal, postmenopausal, or living with sexual dysfunction.

Common concerns we treat include:

• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse
• Urinary incontinence or urgency
• Low libido
• Mood swings, irritability, and anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Pain during sex (dyspareunia)
• Changes in sexual satisfaction
• Brain fog and memory changes
• Pelvic floor weakness
• Premature or surgical menopause 

Treatment options for individuals navigating menopause

Our care plans are guided by the latest research and tailored to each patient’s needs. Treatment options may include:

• Hormone therapy: Estrogen and/or progesterone therapies to manage hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood symptoms
• Non-hormonal medications: For patients who cannot or prefer not to take hormones
• Pelvic floor therapy: To improve strength, reduce pain, and restore sexual function
• Behavioral health support: Counseling and therapy to address mood changes, relationship concerns, or sexual trauma
• Lifestyle and nutritional counseling: Including weight management, exercise plans, and sleep hygiene
• Educational classes and one-on-one coaching: For understanding menopause and how to manage long-term changes

We provide a safe, welcoming environment where women can speak openly about their experiences and take an active role in their health. 

Meet the menopause and sexual health team

At Loyola, menopause and sexual health services bring together a wide range of physicians and specialists – gynecologists, urologists, behavioral health specialists, psychotherapists, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, and pelvic floor physical therapists – who work together to support your whole health.