Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions that occur as hormone levels change. During this time, estrogen and progesterone fluctuate and gradually decline, which can affect sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being.
These changes can begin as early as the 40s and vary widely from one woman to another.
Common Symptoms
Women may experience:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disturbances
- Weight gain or slowed metabolism
- Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability
- Brain fog and memory changes
- Vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms
- Fatigue and low energy
- Joint pain or muscle stiffness
- Decreased libido
- Hair thinning and skin changes
Symptoms may come and go, fluctuate, or persist over time.
Our Root-Cause Approach
Naturopathic and Chinese medicine focus on supporting the body through this transition naturally. Treatment is individualized and may include:
- Acupuncture to regulate hormones and reduce symptoms
- Herbal medicine tailored to your pattern
- Nutritional and lifestyle support
- Stress and sleep optimization
- Targeted supplements
- Bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate
From a Chinese medicine perspective, many menopausal symptoms are related to patterns such as Kidney Yin deficiency or stress-related imbalances. Identifying the underlying pattern helps guide treatment.
Do You Need Hormone Therapy?
Not every woman needs hormone replacement therapy. Some women experience significant relief with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes alone.
For others, bioidentical hormone therapy may be helpful. We carefully review your personal risk factors and discuss whether hormones are appropriate for you.
When used appropriately, hormone therapy can:
- Reduce hot flashes
- Improve sleep
- Support mood and cognition
- Protect bone density
- Improve vaginal and urinary health
We take a balanced, individualized approach to determine what is best for you.
What to Expect
Your visit includes:
- Review of symptoms and health history
- Hormone and metabolic assessment
- Chinese medicine diagnosis
- Risk assessment for heart, bone, and metabolic health
- Personalized treatment plan
Our goal is not only symptom relief, but long-term support for:
- Healthy aging
- Bone strength
- Cardiovascular health
- Energy and metabolism
- Quality of life
Take the Next Step
You do not need to suffer through menopause. With the right support, this can be a time of renewed balance and vitality.
Schedule an appointment to discuss a personalized perimenopause or menopause support plan.