Hormone Imbalances?
Women can experience can a range of hormone issues over the time from puberty through the fertile years to menopause.
If you have been living with problems like; irregular cycles, painful periods, heavy bleeding, mood changes and cyclic issues, seeing a naturopath can support you throughout the cycles of your life and return your life to one of balance.
Peri-menopause & Menopause
This can starts in your late 30’s and early 40’s, the transition of peri-menopause can last over a 10 year period before menopause occurs. This time is changeable over the years. Naturopathic support early in the process can support you to have a happier and healthier hormonal transition.
This is a time of changing hormones, including falling oestrogen levels, where your cycle can become irregular, and new symptoms start to occur.
Common peri-menopuse symptoms may include;
- brain fog and memory issues
- reduced energy and fatigue, tired and lacking mojo
- hot flushes and night sweats, poor body temperature regulation
- sleep changes and insomnia, waking more frequently
- mood changes, more irritable and anxious, feeling flat or depressed
- gut health changes, more bloated and reacting to foods
- weight gain, especially around the middle,
- libido changes, lowered desire or gone completly!
Menstrual Cycle Irregularity and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
PMS is used to describe several symptoms that collectively occur during the time leading up to your menstrual cycle and subside with the onset of the period or very soon afterwards.
The most common emotional or mood-related and physical symptoms include;
- irregular length cycle
- irritability or anxiety
- fatigue and low energy
- bloating and digestive changes
- breast tenderness
- acne and skin breakouts on the chin
- sweet cravings and hunger
Diagnosed Hormone Conditions
Endometriosis
A condition in which endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterus) is found in sites outside the uterus, but typically within the abdomen. Oestrogen stimulates the growth of endometrial tissue. Every month, when oestrogen is produced endometrial tissue is stimulated, wherever it is located. The can cause significant pain and inflammation, pelvic discomfort, painful intercourse, abnormal bleeding, PMS and in some cased may affect fertility.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
A hormonal condition characterized by high levels of the hormone testosterone in a woman’s body. Symptoms of PCOS include hirsutism (excessive growth of hair on a woman’s face and body), obesity, infertility and insulin resistance (blood glucose imbalances)
Infertility & Difficulty falling pregnant
For many couples, deciding to have a baby is an exciting time, but for 1 in 7 couples this is a difficult process. We recommend pre-conception support for as long as possible ideally 3-6 months before trying for pregnancy, where we assess your health, check for imbalances and personalise your program.
Holistic treatment of female hormone issues focus on restoring balance to your system, not only by addressing symptoms, but also by correcting underlying issues that may seem unrelated, eg gut health, nutrient defiencies and fatigue.