Menopause Care That Fits You: Longer Visits, Better Results
Last updated October 2025
Why Menopause Deserves More Time
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but for many women, it can bring changes that are confusing, uncomfortable, and deeply personal. Beyond hot flashes and sleep disruption, this transition can affect sexual health, mood, energy, and overall confidence.
Yet in most medical settings, appointments last only a few minutes. That’s hardly enough time to talk about how menopause is affecting your body, your relationships, or your quality of life.
At The GSM Collective, menopause care looks and feels different. Longer visits and open conversations create the space to explore what’s really happening and what you need to feel like yourself again.
What an Unrushed Visit Makes Possible
In my concierge practice, visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes—long enough to listen, understand, and build a personalized plan. By seeing fewer patients, I can give each woman the time and attention she deserves.
Here’s what that experience looks like in practice:
We start with your story. Your symptoms, concerns, and goals guide the conversation. Whether you’re dealing with vaginal dryness, painful sex, low libido, or mood changes, nothing is off limits.
We take a whole-person approach. Hormones, lifestyle, and emotional well-being are all interconnected. By understanding the whole picture, we can address the root causes of your symptoms, not just mask them.
We create a personalized plan. Together, we explore evidence-based options, from hormone therapy to targeted vaginal treatments and non-hormonal solutions, so your plan feels both effective and sustainable.
Time is what allows this level of personalization and trust.
What to Expect in the First Month
Menopause care is not one appointment; it’s an evolving partnership. Here’s what a typical first month of concierge care looks like at The GSM Collective:
Week 1: Comprehensive Initial Visit
We begin with an in-depth conversation about your health history, symptoms, and sexual wellness goals. This may include hormone testing, a gynecologic exam, and baseline labs.
Week 2: Review & Refine
Once results return, we meet again to discuss what they mean and how they fit your personal health picture. Your plan is refined to include lifestyle recommendations, targeted treatments, and next steps.
Week 3: Ongoing Messaging Support
Questions often arise as you begin treatment. Through our secure messaging system, you can reach out anytime for clarification or reassurance.
Week 4: Progress Check-In
We revisit what’s working, make adjustments, and celebrate improvements. Menopause care is a process, and our ongoing communication keeps it moving forward.
Menopause & Sexual Medicine: A Modern, Evidence-Based Approach
Menopause affects multiple systems in the body, including sexual and pelvic health. As a Menopause Society-certified provider and sexual medicine specialist, I blend science, empathy, and practicality to help women feel comfortable in their bodies again.
If hormone therapy is right for you, transdermal estradiol with progesterone can safely relieve symptoms and protect long-term health.
If intimacy is your primary concern, local estrogen or non-hormonal therapies can restore comfort, improve arousal, and rebuild confidence.
If you prefer non-hormonal approaches, options such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, lifestyle changes, and specialized pelvic care can all help you feel more like yourself.
Menopause care should never be one-size-fits-all; it should be personal, informed, and grounded in your goals.
The Concierge Care Advantage
At The GSM Collective, concierge medicine means access, connection, and continuity. You can ask questions between visits, schedule follow-ups when you need them, and know that your care will never be rushed.
This consistent communication transforms menopause care into an ongoing partnership, one where you’re supported, informed, and empowered every step of the way.
Reframing Midlife as a Beginning
Menopause can be a turning point, not an ending. With the right care and the right amount of time, it can be a moment to reclaim your comfort, your confidence, and your sense of self.
At The GSM Collective, we believe every woman deserves care that honors her individuality and experience.
If you’re ready to experience personalized menopause and sexual health care in Chicago, book a Meet & Greet by calling 312-574-3434 or visiting www.thegsmcollective.com.
