The Menopause & Osteoporosis Center at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic provides an innovative approach to caring for women at midlife. Consultations take into consideration your personal and family risk factors as well as your preferences. It is the philosophy of the Center that menopause is a time to become informed about your health risks and choices in order to stay healthy and vigorous in the years to come.

Patients are provided with up to date information on current clinical studies and treatment options. Decisions regarding the use of hormone replacement therapy or alternatives is strongly dependent on the woman's preferences.

The Menopause & Osteoporosis Center also offers diagnosis and treatment for:

	Menopause related concerns such as: perimenopause, menopause, hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods or absence of periods
	Hormone Replacement Therapy including FDA approved, but not compounded, Bio-identical hormone therapy
	Breast and pelvic exams as part of monitoring hormone therapy treatment
	Osteoporosis and Osteopenia management
	Sexual dysfunction, low libido

To make the most of your time, free wireless connection is available in this department.

Want to know more about ADC's Menopause & Osteoporsis Center:

	Download our brochure: Menopause and Osteoporosis Center
	Visit our quality report card page: Menopause Center

Appointments:

To make an appointment with Dr. Michele McDermott or for information about women's health research studies, please call 512/901-4022.

If you are a registered patient with ADC you can also make an appointment online using e-Access, the secure and easy way to stay connected to ADC.  For more information just click on e-Access.

Office Hours and Location:

Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm

The Austin Diagnostic Clinic - Main Clinic
12221 MoPac Expressway North, South Entrance*
Austin, TX 78758-2483

How to get to our office when you arrive at the Main Clinic:

	Enter the south entrance turn left and walk to the South elevators.
	When you reach the elevators turn right and go around the elevators. (You will be standing behind the elevators)
	Walk towards the NAMC Rehabilitation Desk
	Turn left when you reach the NAMC Rehabilitation Desk
	Walk through the open double doors
	Check-in at the Menopause and Osteoporosis Center desk

Mary Gasal, MD - Joining ADC March 1, 2010
Michele McDermott, MD

The Bone Densitometry Center is now located near the Menopause Center.  To make an appointment call 512/901-4022.  Check-in is for Bone Densitometry is located at the Menopause & Osteoporosis Center.