Dr. Arti Thangudu is now an Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Arti Thangudu, founder and physician at Complete Medicine, is now a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), joining a select group of just over 7,000 clinicians worldwide trained and certified by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). This advanced credential recognizes expertise in the care of women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife aging — a life stage too often overlooked in traditional healthcare.
But here’s what really matters: this isn’t just a personal win for Dr. Thangudu — it’s a major win for you.
A Broken System That Leaves Women Behind
Despite the fact that 100% of women who live long enough will go through menopause, most physicians receive no formal training in diagnosing or managing it. A 2023 study published in Menopause revealed that while 93% of OB/GYN residency program directors agree that menopause education should be standard, only 31% of programs actually teach it. That gap in training leaves millions of women suffering — often silently — with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, mood changes, weight gain, and hot flashes that are dismissed or misdiagnosed.
It’s no wonder so many women ask, “Can menopause make you tired?” or “Can menopause cause weight gain?” The answer is yes — and at Complete Medicine, you’ll finally be heard.
Certification That Reflects Our Mission
Dr. Thangudu pursued this rigorous training and certification because she sees firsthand how often women’s health concerns — especially around hormones — are minimized, ignored, or chalked up to “just stress” or “getting older.” At Complete Medicine, we practice direct specialty care that flips that model on its head.
Here, patients get time, access, and expertise — not rushed 7-minute appointments and Band-Aid prescriptions. We blend evidence-based medicine with lifestyle strategies and truly personalized care so that women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond can feel like themselves again.
Beyond Misinformation: The Truth About Hormone Therapy
Part of Dr. Thangudu’s menopause training involved reevaluating the outdated myths surrounding menopause hormone therapy (MHT). Much of the fear dates back to a 2002 study that was misinterpreted and misapplied for decades. Today’s research shows that hormone therapy — when prescribed correctly — can potentially reduce the risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and even all-cause mortality.
Yet because of lingering stigma and black-box warnings, most women never even hear about MHT as an option. That’s a failure of our system. But with Dr. Thangudu’s certification, our practice is now better equipped than ever to counsel and treat women using the latest science and individualized care.
Let’s Reclaim This Chapter of Your Life
We believe that menopause should be a powerful, liberated chapter — not a slow unraveling of your energy, mood, metabolism, and identity. Whether you're in perimenopause or fully postmenopausal, we’re here to help you thrive with:
Expert hormonal assessments and treatment
Lifestyle-first metabolic health support
Nutrition, sleep, and stress optimization
A care model that sees you as a whole woman — not just your labs
Want to Learn More?
If you’ve been asking “when does menopause start?” or if you’ve been dismissed one too many times by your doctor, it’s time to work with a care team who actually understands what you're going through — and has the training to help.
📱 Call or text our nurse at 210-591-8649 to learn more about how we can support you. And if you still have further questions for Dr. Thangudu, she’ll be happy to hop on a call with you.
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Because you deserve more than “this is just part of aging.” You deserve care that listens, educates, and empowers.
Welcome to the new standard of menopause care.
