Since I have been experiencing perimenopause, I have had occasional bouts of rapid heartbeat. It is actually very scary. Is this hormonal and is it anything to be concerned about? Can it be treated with hormone therapy?
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Otoplasty
Otoplasty is often performed as an outpatient procedure and may take place in an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. General anesthesia is commonly used for children while local anesthesia combined with sedation is often used for older children and adults. The surgery is typically completed within two hours. Incisions are typically located on the back of the ear, which will result in a small, well-concealed scar. There are several different techniques for otoplasty. With one technique, the incision is made on the back of the ear and the exposed cartilage is then sculpted to the desired shape and bent back toward the head. Non-removable stitches are used to help maintain the new shape. A larger piece of cartilage may be removed in some cases to create a more natural-looking fold. With another technique, a similar incision is made and, though no cartilage is removed, skin is removed and then stitches are used to fold the cartilage back on itself and reshape the ear. Once the surgery is complete, a bulky bandage will be used to wrap the patients head. This bandage is typically removed within a few days and then replaced by a lighter, headband-like dressing. Most patients are up and moving around within a few hours after the procedure, though some temporary throbbing aching, swelling, redness and numbness can occur. Pain medication can help to relieve any discomfort that patients experience. Stitches are typically removed or dissolve on their own in about a week, and most patients are able to return to work or school within five to seven days. Strenuous activities, contact sports, and any activities which may bend the ear will need to be avoided for one to two months. As with all types of surgery, there are potential complications and these may include the following: adverse anesthesia reactions, blood clot, excessive scarring, infection, mismatched or artificial-looking ears, and recurrence of the protrusion. The results of otoplasty are usually permanent. |
Since I have been experiencing perimenopause, I have had occasional bouts of rapid heartbeat. It is actually very scary. Is this hormonal and is it anything to be concerned about? Can it be treated with hormone therapy?
Heart racing and being able to notice your heart beating can be associated with menopause. I would check your hormone levels and replace any deficient hormones and see if the symptoms resolve. Additionally, it would be wise to see your primary care physician to have an EKG performed to make sure there are no additional issues to be dealt with but typically mild symptoms are related to menopause.
Are there any hormone related symptoms other than menopause that are frequently treated with bioidentical hormones?
There are many hormone related symptoms that are related to menopause that we do not necessarily think of other than the hot flashes and night sweats. Other symptoms of menopause include mood changes, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, hair thinning, osteopenia or osteoporosis, weight gain, libido changes, difficulty sleeping, mood swings, etc.
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