GCC Menopause Summit: Panel Speaker – Irina Bond’s Questions
1. What is MMM – Modern Menopause Management?
MMM is Modern Menopause Management, which we call menoSTART as we truly believe in re-discovery and re-invention at any stage. MMM is about being:
- PROACTIVE while adopting a PREVENTIVE approach, preventing any symptoms from arising in the first place
- POSITIVE – embracing any change positively
- And address any symptoms that may have appeared through the latest science-driven yet holistic, personalised protocol.
At Medi-Gyn, we not only optimise your current hormone levels, alleviating any symptoms for symptomatic patients, but we also ensure that your health span = your life span.
Modern Menopause Management is about celebrating women who want to age well
- With confidence
- Being comfortable with who she is
- With a zest for life
- and above all, in the community, being supported
Medi-Gyn is a brand that understands You … as ultimately we are YOU!
2. How does Medi-Gyn assist any of you, Ladies, not only in overcoming menopause symptoms but also regain their confidence, creativity-productivity and zest for life?
At Medi-Gyn, our approach to menopause is one of inclusion. We use integrative medicine, which is a combination of conventional, functional, preventive, and regenerative treatments, and we encourage a holistic lifestyle to support healthy ageing and improve quality of life.
We use the 4Ps –
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- Our approach is Preventive, as we take control of your hormonal levels, body and the ageing process before the hormones take control of the body.
- We aim for precision by using the latest diagnostic techniques that help us identify your hormonal levels and determine the best possible treatment plan for you.
- Our treatments are personalised: We understand every woman has her ‘own’ menopause, so your treatment plan is tailored for YOU.
- We work with our patients in a close partnership, as we invite you to participate in your healing process, while we create a strong female community to support you every way we can.
While helping women overcome menopause and managing its symptoms, our focus has also been towards assisting them achieve optimal wellness. This in turn helps them regain their confidence and their zest for life. At Medi-Gyn, we understand what you are going through- before, during and after menopause and so, we are here to hold you every step along the way.
3. At what stage of her perimenopause/ menopause journey should a woman start any kind of menopause hormone therapy?
There is a phase before menopause that is as important as menopause itself—the perimenopause! How you show up in your perimenopause will determine the severity of your symptoms during this transition period.
Oestrogen is a highly anti-inflammatory, anti-depression hormone produced by the body for our protection, including our brain protection. Since hormone levels begin fluctuating and changing 7-10 years before menopause during perimenopause, which is a transition stage, we really don’t want to wait for symptoms like brain fog, hot flashes, and fatigue to take over our bodies.
To understand this better, let’s just look at a few numbers!
- Studies show that there is a 30% drop in brain energy during perimenopause (Dr. Lisa Mosconi). This cognitive decline doesn’t have to be inevitable—early hormone balancing can help protect mental clarity.
- A 30% increase in cardiometabolic risks, including insulin resistance, occurs as oestrogen decreases. Therefore, balancing hormones earlier reduces these risks, safeguarding your heart and overall health.
- Hormone therapy has been shown to decrease the likelihood of diabetes in perimenopausal women. So, why risk developing a condition you could potentially prevent?
- According to a report published in the British Medical Journal, the drop in oestrogen is directly correlated with an increased risk of dementia. Supporting and restoring oestrogen levels earlier on can slow or prevent cognitive decline, keeping your brain sharp as you age.
The initial 10 years of menopause (which officially starts 12 months without a period) are critical for oestrogen protection. However, according to a Women’s Health Initiative study, oestrogen’s protective benefits significantly decrease after 60.
So, Now is the time to act.
By addressing hormone imbalances before menopause sets it, you empower yourself to be healthier, more energetic, and mentally strong—prepared to enjoy life fully into your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond.
4. What does the Medi-Gyn MMM – Modern Menopause Management Programme – include?
Medi-Gyn’s Modern Menopause Management Programme includes the following steps:
- A holistic gynaecology consultation with our experts
- This is often followed by a Functional Medicine Consultation
- Post consultations, our experts recommend a few diagnostic tests, including the TOPI Face Scan, its assessment and interpretation.
- In most cases, you will also require a few blood investigations to help our experts understand a greater detail about your hormones and other parameters.
- A prescription of Bioidentical hormone Replacement Therapy, peptides or supplements may be prescribed, followed by a recommendation to sign up for a 2-month Bespoke Protocol Preparation.
- We also conduct a DEMO for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, peptides or supplements and offer a comprehensive Modern Menopause Management Lifestyle Guide.
- As part of our programmes at Medi-Gyn, we offer a 24×7 online access to our doctors, a 4-week close mentorship and 4-week follow up.
