The functional medicine and holistic approach to perimenopause and menopause emphasizes personalized care that addresses the unique needs of each woman. Rather than solely focusing on hormone replacement therapy to manage symptoms, this approach looks at the entire spectrum of a woman's health, including diet, lifestyle, emotional well-being, and environmental exposures.
We conduct detailed hormonal assessments, check for nutritional deficiencies, and evaluate liver function and gut health. Care plans are structured to be personalized so they often include discussions about hormone replacement (including bioidentical options), natural supplements, dietary modifications, stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness and yoga, and other lifestyle changes to support the body’s natural transition. Each woman is given the option to choose from all of these options to assist in supporting their body during this time and we work with each patient to find the right path for them. No two women are the same which means no peri-menopausal or menopausal journey is the same.
This approach also prioritizes preventive measures, aiming to enhance overall health and vitality, mitigate symptoms naturally, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases commonly associated with menopause. By treating the whole person, we seek to facilitate a smoother and more balanced transition through perimenopause and menopause.
