Perimenopause &
Menopause care that takes
your symptoms seriously.
Evidence-based hormone management, metabolic health, bone health, and long-term prevention — managed by a triple board-certified endocrinologist. No referral needed.
Dr. Sobia Sadiq, MD · Triple board-certified · Internal Medicine · Endocrinology · Obesity Medicine
Well Endocrinology is a direct-care endocrinology practice in Hinsdale, IL specializing in perimenopause treatment, hormone therapy, and metabolic health. Women weren't required to be included in clinical trials until 1993. Thirty years later, most still leave their doctor's office with symptoms dismissed and questions unanswered. I started this practice because I lived that experience too — and because women deserve medicine that was actually built with them in mind.
Serving women across the Chicago western suburbs. No referral needed. No insurance required for visits.
The Baseline Labs I'd Want for Myself
If you're navigating this without access to an expert, these are the labs I would ask for as a starting point. They touch the most important systems affected in midlife. From there, your personal history determines how far to go.
This list is where I start. But in my practice, I rarely stop here. A strong family history of heart disease might lead me to order coronary calcium scoring. A woman concerned about bone health may need imaging sooner. For brain fog, energy, or weight changes, we often add a different set of tools. That is the difference between generic checklists and precision care.
Cardiovascular Risk in Menopause: What to Watch For
Prediabetes, cholesterol changes, and blood pressure shifts often show up years before symptoms. Most women don't get screened deeply enough, and that is a missed opportunity.
I advocate for coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring as an early tool to refine cardiovascular risk. The 2026 ACC/AHA guidelines now formally recommend it for women 45 and older with borderline risk. I often recommend it around that threshold for patients with elevated cholesterol or a meaningful family history of heart disease.
The goal is to catch problems early — when lifestyle strategies and targeted treatment can still make the biggest impact.
Bone Health in Midlife
This is one of the most overlooked pieces of women's health. Guidelines recommend waiting until age 65 for a bone density scan, but I rarely wait that long. I often order a DXA scan within five years of menopause.
Why? Because bone loss can be silent. I want to identify changes early, when there is still a chance to prevent or slow disease — not after osteoporosis is already on the chart.
"Hormone Therapy (HRT) for Perimenopause and Menopause
A Conversation Every Woman Deserves
Too many women are told "it's normal" or "you just have to live with it."
I disagree.Every woman deserves a real conversation about her options — whether that is hormone therapy (MHT) or non-hormonal treatments. I've been managing hormone therapy since 2015. The evidence has moved significantly since the WHI study, and the right path depends on your history, your risks, and your goals. But the discussion itself should never be skipped. In my clinic, it is a standard part of care.
Sleep, Mood, and Sexual Health During Menopause
Menopause and perimenopause are times of profound change. This is when you should be talking with your clinician about sleep, stress, movement, nutrition, and relationships. Just as important, these years are the right time to address intimacy and sexual health.
Midlife changes in vaginal tissue and bladder function can affect confidence and connection. Local therapies, pelvic floor support, and open conversations about intimacy should be part of routine care.
Too often, women only get vague advice here. What they need is practical support that protects both health and quality of life.
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