Congratulations to Keyla Matthews, FNP-BC, MSCP, on achieving her new certification. Reach out today for a meet and greet to learn more about direct primary care and how Keyla can help you be your best self.
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If you’ve been searching for answers about perimenopause, menopause, or hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you’ve probably noticed that there is no shortage of information available online. Unfortunately, not all of it is accurate, and it can be difficult to know who to trust.
That’s one reason we’re excited to share some good news with our patients and community.
Keyla Matthews, Family Nurse Practitioner at Cool Creek Family Health, her Direct Primary Care clinic in Carmel, has earned the credential of Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).
We are incredibly proud of Keyla’s accomplishment. This certification means a lot for the women and families we serve throughout Carmel and Central Indiana.
What Is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner?
The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential is awarded by The Menopause Society, an organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based care for women during perimenopause, menopause, and promoting healthy aging.
To earn this certification, healthcare professionals must demonstrate advanced knowledge of menopause care by successfully completing a comprehensive examination covering current research and clinical best practices.
This isn’t simply another certificate to hang on the wall. It represents Keyla’s commitment to ongoing education and providing her patients with care that reflects the latest scientific evidence.
Why Does This Matter?
Menopause is much more than hot flashes. Hormonal changes during midlife can affect many aspects of health, including:
- Sleep quality
- Energy levels
- Mood
- Brain fog and concentration
- Bone health
- Heart health
- Vaginal and urinary health
- Sexual health
- Weight and body composition
- Overall quality of life
Many women aren’t sure whether these changes are simply part of aging, signs of another medical condition, or something that can be improved. Having an NP with advanced training in menopause care will help patients better understand what’s happening, review the available evidence, and make informed decisions that align with their personal goals and medical history.
Comprehensive Care Starts with a Relationship
One of the advantages of Direct Primary Care is time. Instead of brief appointments focused on one concern, our model allows us to step back and look at the bigger picture.
At Cool Creek Family Health, we believe great healthcare begins with listening. For some women, treatment may include lifestyle changes, improving sleep, increasing physical activity, addressing nutrition, or managing stress. For others, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be an appropriate option. Sometimes the best plan is simply reassurance and continued monitoring.
Our goal is to help each person understand their options and make informed decisions based on current evidence.
Meet Keyla
Keyla serves patients of all ages in Carmel, Indiana. As a Family Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she provides relationship-based primary care for women, men, and families, including preventive care, lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, hormone health, and menopause care.
If you’ve been looking for a healthcare provider who takes the time to listen, answer questions, and help you understand your options, she’d love to meet you.
Schedule your complimentary meet and greet to learn how relationship-based Direct Primary Care can support your long-term health.
FAQs
1. What is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)?
A Menopause Society Certified Practitioner is a healthcare professional who has demonstrated advanced, evidence-based knowledge in the care of women during perimenopause, menopause, and healthy aging by successfully passing a comprehensive certification examination administered by The Menopause Society.
2. Does every healthcare provider who treats menopause have this certification?
No. Many healthcare professionals provide excellent menopause care without the MSCP credential. The certification is a voluntary way for providers to demonstrate additional knowledge and a commitment to continuing education in menopause medicine.
3. Can a Family Nurse Practitioner treat menopause and prescribe hormone replacement therapy?
Yes. Family Nurse Practitioners are licensed to evaluate symptoms, diagnose medical conditions, order laboratory testing, prescribe medications—including hormone replacement therapy when appropriate—and provide ongoing management according to state laws and their scope of practice.
4. Is hormone replacement therapy the right choice for every woman?
No. Hormone replacement therapy is one of several evidence-based treatment options. Whether it is appropriate depends on your symptoms, medical history, personal preferences, and potential risks and benefits. A comprehensive evaluation helps determine the best approach for each individual.
5. What other menopause treatments are available besides HRT?
Many women benefit from a combination of approaches, including lifestyle medicine, improving sleep, regular physical activity, nutrition, stress management, vaginal estrogen for genitourinary symptoms when appropriate, non-hormonal prescription medications, and other individualized treatment strategies. The right plan depends on each person’s goals and medical history.
6. Why choose Direct Primary Care for menopause care?
Direct Primary Care offers longer appointments and direct access to your healthcare provider, making it easier to discuss complex symptoms that often can’t be addressed in a brief office visit. It also allows your menopause care to be integrated with preventive care, chronic disease management, and healthy aging rather than being treated as a separate issue.
7. When should I schedule an appointment for menopause symptoms?
If your are experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, brain fog, or changes in your menstrual cycle, it’s worth having a conversation with your primary care provider. You don’t have to wait until symptoms become severe to seek guidance.
Still Have Questions?
Menopause and perimenopause can be more manageable, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. Your circumstances, goals, and barriers are unique. That’s exactly why we take time to listen.
Schedule a meet-and-greet with Keyla to discuss your health goals and whether Cool Creek is the right fit for you.
