The average age of menopause for women in North America is 52 years of age. However, women can enter into…
perimenopause
Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the type of hormone replacement therapy that most women are aware of, and likely…
In this article I want to talk about one of the most common things I see in my patients: multiple hormone imbalance. In particular, I want to talk about those women who have low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) combined with symptoms of hormone imbalance in their Big Three Hormones: Cortisol, Estrogen, and Progesterone.
With 30-40% of women developing a thyroid condition in their lifetime, and rates increasing as we age, many women in perimenopause and menopause will be dealing with hormone imbalances in both these important systems.
Knowing you are in menopause is easy – did your periods stop one year ago? If yes, then congratulations, you are in menopause.
Knowing you are in perimenopause on the other hand is tricky.
There is no doubt that the birth control pill was a huge player in the feminist revolution. First released in…
“Why am I spotting?” is a common question that comes up in my naturopathic practice, impacting up to 1 in…
Women’s health is both the focus of my naturopathic practice and a passion in my life. There is no topic…