Menopause

A fact of life for most women is the onset of Menopause. Advanced Individualized Medicine of Naples offers holistic therapies to offset the impact of menopause – it is not a diagnosis individuals need to endure on their own. We are here to help.

The symptoms of menopause most commonly begin in your 40’s but can begin early as your 30’s, with most women experiencing menopause in their early-to-mid 50’s. Menopause occurs when a woman’s natural production of estrogen and progesterone slows down due to the aging process. Menopause begins with slowing or halting periods and is said to be complete when a woman completely stops having periods. Menopause causes an array of symptoms that can interfere with daily activities and take a toll on the quality of life. Symptoms can include abnormal or irregular periods; heavy periods; hot flashes; night sweats; irregular sleep; vaginal dryness, itching, or burning; mood changes, irritability, and depression; decreased sex drive; uncomfortable intercourse; and weight gain. Some women experience very few symptoms while others may experience severe symptoms that can interfere with normal activities and overall quality of life.

One of the most common and effective treatments is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with bioidentical hormones. Advanced Individualized Medicine of Naples is proud to offer BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy to our female clients experiencing menopause. Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the hormones naturally produced by a woman’s body, so they’re processed and eliminated in the same manner, resulting in fewer side effects compared to traditional hormone replacement therapy.

Benefits of BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy include:

Regulating Abnormal, Irregular Periods or Heavy Periods.
Reduces Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and Irregular Sleep.
Improves Vaginal Dryness, Itching, and Burning.
Helps Control Mood Changes, Irritability, and Depression.
Stops Problems Focusing and Concentrating.
Increases Sex Drive and Quality of Intercourse.

What is BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Menopause cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be treated. Most women experience at least one or more of the above menopausal symptoms. BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy is an ideal holistic alternative to traditional treatment therapies. If you’re unsure whether or not you’ve started menopause, discuss your symptoms with our staff.

Schedule my BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy appointment!

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Advanced Individualized Medicine was created to provide a level of care that allows our physicians to practice medicine that is in the best interest of our patients. Our goal is to transform our patients from managing disease to eliminating and preventing disease through care that is focused on your health.

Our goal is to allow our patients to age at a much slower pace. To prevent the negative changes that happen with aging, we strive to balance and then continue to evolve your care that includes: diet, exercise, supplements, aesthetic and mental health services.

It is our vision to be a style of care that is open and supportive and available and that allows our physicians to partner with patients to provide the best available care for your unique health needs.

Dr. Clint Potter

Naples AIM Medical Director

Doctor Potter was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As a teenager, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in acting. He attended The University of Southern California where he earned his undergraduate degree in Psychobiology before moving to New York City where he earned his medical degree from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. From 1990-2009 Doctor Potter had his private Family Medicine practice in California before moving on to a position as an attending Emergency Specialist as St Luke’s Hospital, San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco and Stanford Medical. Since his return to Florida in 2010 Doctor Potter has been a practicing physician at the Neighborhood Health Clinic.

Education
B.S. Psychobiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California – 1983
M.D. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York – 1987

Residency
Department of Family and Community Medicine UCSF San Francisco, California – 1987-1990

Certifications
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners – 1987
American Academy of Family Practice 1990 – Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support

Professional Affiliations
American College of American Academy of Family Practice
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine

Honors and Awards
Phi Beta Kappa – University of Florida
Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Society
Order of Palm, Senior Honors Recognition, USC
Region II Coordinator, 1st Symposium on Acquired Immune Deficiency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – 1983
Mortar Board, National University and Community Service Order
Medical Director, Camp Hakuna Matata, a summer camp for children and their families affected by HIV / Aids. Since 1995
Recipient, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award for Community Service – 2000
Member, St. Luke’s Hospital Ethics Committee – 2000

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Naples AIM is the best. They are always quick to respond and I can tell Dr. Potter genuinely wants what's best for me. So glad I found Naples AIM.
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They focus on the process. I really liked our first visit and Dr. Potter immediately understood what I was going through. This was a very difficult time in my life and Naples AIM team made all the difference.
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The AIM team strives to achieve excellence in every aspect of the process, from learning what I want out of life to giving me the tools to achieve it.
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