CKHS Menopause Services offers an array of programs for women before, during, and after menopause. In this “center without walls,” some services are provided right in your provider’s office, while others are conveniently located at facilities throughout the Crozer-Keystone Health System.

Gynecologic Evaluation and Management of Menopausal Changes

Your Crozer-Keystone provider can answer your questions about menopause, evaluate menstrual period changes and other signs of menopause, confirm menopause, and help you manage troublesome changes.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Your provider can discuss your menopausal signs and the benefits and risks of short-term hormone replacement therapy.

Headache Evaluation and Treatment

If you are experiencing recurring or severe headaches, such as migraines, your provider can refer you to a Crozer-Keystone neurologist or the Center for Headache Management for evaluation and treatment. 

Sleep Disorder Evaluation and Treatment

If you are experiencing a sleep disturbance, your provider can refer you to the Crozer Sleep Disorders Center at Taylor Hospital, a multidisciplinary facility for the investigation and treatment of sleep problems. 

General and Human Sexuality Counseling

If you are experiencing troublesome emotional changes, such as changes in sexual desire or response, your provider can refer you to one of Crozer-Keystone’s psychiatrists, who offer general and human sexuality counseling. 

Nutrition Counseling

All women should also take the right steps to maintain optimal weight and fitness after menopause. Many menopausal women experience a weight gain. Your provider may suggest a one-hour nutrition consultation with a Crozer-Keystone registered dietitian, which will provide you with nutrition information and a diet plan.  

Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

Your provider can refer you for a routine cancer screening at a Crozer-Keystone Imaging Department, or evaluate specific symptoms. Your doctor may refer you to the Fox Chase Crozer-Keystone Cancer Partnership for comprehensive testing and diagnosis. Members of this partnership are: The Crozer Regional Cancer Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Regional Cancer Center at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital at the Healthplex® and Taylor Hospital. In the unlikely event that you are diagnosed with cancer, these centers can provide comprehensive treatment. 

Screening Mammogram and DEXA Scan

Your provider can also refer you for a “one-stop,” same-day screening mammogram and DEXA (bone density) scan at The Woman’s Diagnostic Center at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Women’s Imaging at Springfield Hospital, The Imaging Department at Taylor Hospital or Media Medical Imaging (the outpatient satellite facility for Crozer-Chester Medical Center). The DEXA scan is an important means of detecting osteoporosis as well as determining whether the current mode of therapy is effective. The test takes X-rays of the spine and hip, is painless and produces reliable results. If osteoporosis is diagnosed, your provider can prescribe and monitor an effective medication to increase bone density. You may also be referred to the Healthplex® Sports Club for a specialized wellness program. Screening mammograms are also available at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center Imaging Department.

Comprehensive Bladder Health Evaluation and Management

If you are experiencing bladder changes such as frequent urination or urine leakage—for example, when exercising or coughing—your provider can evaluate your bladder health. Your doctor may order a urinalysis (lab test of a urine sample) and a blood test to rule out temporary causes, such as a urinary tract infection. If further tests are needed, your provider may recommend and provide you with comprehensive urodynamic testing (which measures bladder pressure and urine flow).

Based on test results, your provider may refer you to a Crozer-Keystone facility for biofeedback training and physical therapy to help you regain bladder control. Some patients may require a surgical procedure to regain bladder control.

Heart Health

Women’s HeartAdvantage at Crozer-Keystone Health System is designed to increase awareness of heart disease among women, help them recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack (which can differ from those of men), and motivate them to change unhealthy behaviors. Learn the facts about women and heart disease and the nine critical questions to ask your doctor. (Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH or log on to www.crozer.org and type “Women’s HeartAdvantage” under “Search.”)

Nutritional and Herbal Supplements

Ask your provider about current research on nutritional and herbal supplements for menopausal women, including calcium supplements, vitamin/mineral supplements, and herbal supplements, such as black cohosh. 

General Fitness

A full range of health and wellness programs, including nutrition counseling, strength and cardiovascular fitness, aquatics, yoga and Pilates, are offered at the Healthplex® Sports Club. Established in 1996 by Crozer-Keystone Health System, the Healthplex® is considered one of the largest and most fully integrated centers of its kind in the United States. You do not need to be a Healthplex® member to participate in wellness programs.

Please remember that fees for some services provided through the CKHS Menopause Center may be covered or reimbursed under your health insurance program, while others will require your out-of-pocket payment. Please check with your health insurance provider before scheduling services.