Women's Wellness
Many women experience irregular cycles, painful periods and other symptoms of hormone imbalance that leave them feeling confused and frustrated with their bodies. However, feeling this way does not have to be an inevitable part of being a woman. Naturopathic medicine offers many solutions to help support women during all stages of life. Lab testing is often used to identify specific areas of imbalance, while therapies like nutrition, acupuncture and targeted nutraceutical and herbal supplementation can work to restore proper hormone balance in the body.
Balanced hormones to help you thrive.
Common hormonal concerns
- Irregular, heavy or painful periods
- PMS (bloating, irritability, breast pain etc.)
- Fibroids, Endometriosis, PCOS
- Coming off the birth control pill
- Acne
- Fertility
- Menopausal symptoms
Hormone testing
- Serum hormone testing for reproductive hormones, insulin and blood sugar, thyroid, testosterone etc.
- Salivary or urine cortisol testing
My Approach to Hormone Health
Naturopathic care does more than just manage symptoms with hormonal birth control. We'll identify and work on root causes like:
Nutritional Deficiencies
- Nutritional deficiencies can impact hormone synthesis and detoxification pathways, leading to symptoms like fatigue, PMS and difficult periods.
Blood Sugar Regulation
- Blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance can interfere with ovulation and disrupt hormone levels, contributing to symptoms like acne, weight gain and irregular cycles.
Stress & Adrenal Function
- High cortisol, often caused by chronic stress, negatively impacts reproductive and metabolic hormones leading to irregular periods, low libido, weight gain and mood swings.
Inflammation & Toxic Burden
- Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment can interfere with the metabolism of our natural hormones, contributing to inflammation and hormonal dysfunction.