Perimenopause +
Menopause
"The Change" is the stage of life many women have long dreaded and never discuss. Symptoms often begin in the late 30's and early 40's, leaving women confused by their own bodies. Much like puberty, perimenopause (the time of transition in fertility that can last 10+ yrs) is a time women often ask themselves, "Is this normal??". The standard offerings of birth control or anti-depressants do not come close to addressing the root issues and often can make things worse!
Our patients come to us for perimenopause and menopause symptoms when they have experienced the rollercoaster of fluctuating hormones or feeling sluggish, anxious/depressed, bloated, gaining weight, feeling "out of synch" or experiencing symptoms they suspect are hormone-related. Often, they are struggling with sleep issues, weird periods (irregular or heavy/painful), acne, weight gain, moodiness, mental fogginess and don't feel like they are as energetic or "balanced" the way they used to be. Perimenopause and menopause are often times when we see thyroid dysfunction flare up, as well. They come to us when they're told "everything looks normal", yet they continue to feel like junk. It prevents them from having the energy, mental/emotional stability and hormonal balance they seek. It holds them back from showing up in life the way they want to or have in the past.
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It's generally when they realize they've been spending more and more time feeling like they're going through the day irritable, sleep-deprived, soaking through period products or worried something is majorly wrong and Googling “how to heal XYZ…” that they decide it's time for some professional help.
If you're ready to get back to feeling like you, having energy, mental clarity and feeling like your body is working properly, we're here to help you figure out if it's your hormones and the best approach to healing.
Some common complaints we see related to perimenopause + menopause:
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weight that won't budge (esp around the middle)
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achy joints
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muscle fatigue
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brain fog, diff with short term memory, attention/focus
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digestive issues (hello, bloating + reflux)
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insomnia, or waking up early AM unable to go back to sleep
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irregular periods (short cycles, long cycles, heavy or light flow)
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irritability, mood swings--snapping at loved ones
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feeling "edgy" or anxiety/depression
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acne
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tingling/nerve issues
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hair loss, thinning hair
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vaginal dryness
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tanked libido
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gum sensitivity
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headaches, particularly migraines
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dry eyes
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hot flashes, night sweats
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Urinary infections, incontinence
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Vaginal infections like yeast
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Your body knows how to handle this stage of life. You're ready to feel energetic, mentally sharp, youthful and whole, again.
Together we’ll focus on diagnosing the actual cause of your symptoms (often not what or where we think), and work to address the root issues. We help to accelerate healing, improve overall function and support optimal hormone levels so you can feel your best now and in the years to come.
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OUR APPROACH HELPS YOU IN:
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Fully assessing where your hormone levels are
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Determining what your body is doing with those hormones
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Identifying where to target therapy
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Addressing contributing factors
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Increasing healthy ratios/levels of hormones
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Returning to daily activity and energy levels
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Resolving the pesky symptoms that worry you and hold you back
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Giving you the ability to feel like you, again.
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YOUR BODY
IS READY
TO FEEL BALANCED
HOW IT WORKS:​
It's very simple. Book your Initial appointment so we can do a full intake, a complete physical assessment, determine the necessary lab work and build a customized plan based on your diagnosis.