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Perimenopause Care in Bellingham, WA

Support for Every Stage of Menopause Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine and Dermatology

Perimenopause Support in Bellingham, WA

Are you experiencing symptoms of perimenopause? If you’re between the ages of 40 and 50 and noticing changes in your cycle, mood swings, sleep disturbances, or other unexpected symptoms, you might be entering perimenopause—the transition phase leading to menopause.

With over 30 years of experience as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Michele Ingram is dedicated to supporting women through the unique challenges of perimenopause. Michele herself has gone through this transition to understand the journey.

 

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Michele Ingram WHNP, has 30+ years of experience caring for women. Schedule your appointment and take control of your perimenopausal health.

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Common Signs of Perimenopause

Symptoms of perimenopause can start at age 35. Everyone is unique in how they present with symptoms, but common symptoms include:  

  • Hot flashes and night sweats
  • Irregular periods
  • Mood swings and irritability
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Decreased libido
  • Body and joint pain
  • Irritability, tearfulness, anxiety
  • Mental fog and poor concentration
  • New rashes
  • Weight gain and bloating
  • Increase in migraine headaches

Perimenopause is a natural transition, but its symptoms can disrupt your life.  At Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine and Dermatology, we understand the unique challenges of perimenopause and offer a range of services to help you manage your symptoms effectively. We do not do expensive testing or formulations. We do follow the National Association of Menopause Society guidelines. 

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How We Can Help You 

Michele Ingram, WNHP, offers comprehensive care for perimenopause, including:

  1. Hormonal Assessments: Monitor and understand your hormonal shifts
  2. Natural Remedies: Explore holistic options like dietary changes and stress management techniques to alleviate symptoms
  3. Menopausal Transition Advice: Get supportive advice on navigating this life phase with confidence
  4. Hormone balancing: Hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle modifications to alleviate symptoms and optimize your health
  5. Symptom management: Evidence-based solutions for hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and other common concerns
  6. Emotional support: A safe and compassionate space to discuss your concerns and develop coping strategies
  7. Personalized wellness plans: Tailored guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors to support your overall well-being

About Michele Ingram, WHNP-BC, REIC

Michele Ingram brings over 30 years of experience as a passionate and dedicated Women's Health Nurse Practitioner to Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine & Dermatology. Joining the practice in November 2022, she is now accepting new patients who are seeking personalized care for all stages of a woman's health journey.

Qualifications

Michele is a Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a certification in Reproductive Endocrine and Infertility.

In addition to clinical practice, Michele serves as a preceptor for multiple Nurse Practitioner programs. She is also an active member of several key professional organizations, including the National Association of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners, the North American Menopause Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.

Approach to Care

Michele's calling is helping women balance hormonal issues and live their healthiest lives. She has particular expertise in reproductive health and infertility, guiding patients through evaluation, education, and management with empathy and care. Michele is well-known for her warm, approachable manner that puts patients at ease during some of life's most intimate moments.

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