Period Issues or Perimenopause/Menopause

Hormones are the GOLD for optimal health. They are worth investing in.

If you a suffering from:

Irregular periods
Painful periods
Gas and bloating during your cycle
PMS
Headaches
No or scanty flow with your period
Heavy flow with your period
Hot flashes
Issues with sleep
Mood fluctuations

Then it is time to address it

I have been focusing on fertility and women’s health for over 18 years in my Naturopathic practice. I have extensive experience in treating any and all issues in regards to women’s hormones and cycles. From childbearing, fertility, period issues to perimenopause.

Have you been struggling with irregular periods? Hot flashes? Weight gain or even severe fatigue?

It is time for you to address your overall hormonal health.

Your hormones play an essential role in your health and well-being.

Healthy hormone levels ensure that you can cope with stress better. To combat the dreaded weight gain that comes with perimenopause, and insomnia that sneaks up on women.

If you are well before the age of perimenopause (which typically begins in the forties), your period health will show up in your skin, your ability to fight off stress or even infertility! Many younger women suffer from painful or heavy and unmanageable periods. They are given the birth control pill as a solution, without looking into the reasons behind these issues! Many being inflammation, blood sugar imbalance and immune system distress. These are all important indicators of your overall health. Is it better to cover it up, or to address the reasons why you are suffering from these?

It is time to look at one’s period and hormonal balance as the important indicators of overall health that they are!

Thinking long term in regards to your hormonal health will give you optimal health longer term.

If you have been suffering from any of the above symptoms, or want to take a proactive role in your wellness, book an appointment today! Naturopathic medicine offers many easy and gentle modalities to help!

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Now available in the clinic: Hormone Panels and additional lab testing. Check your private insurance to determine if you have coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions — Period Issues, Perimenopause & Menopause

What is perimenopause and menopause?

Perimenopause is the natural transition phase leading up to menopause, when hormone levels begin to shift, menstrual cycles become irregular, and fertility gradually declines. Menopause is reached when menstrual periods stop permanently (typically defined as 12 consecutive months without a period).

What kinds of symptoms or changes might I notice?

You may experience irregular or unpredictable periods; changes in flow (lighter or heavier); altered cycle length; spotting or skipped periods; hot flashes or night sweats; sleep disturbances; mood changes; fatigue; shifts in libido; and hormone-related issues such as vaginal dryness, skin or sleep changes, or energy changes.

Can naturopathic support help with these symptoms?

Yes. Naturopathic care aims to support hormonal balancing, manage symptoms, and help you navigate perimenopause and menopause with personalized lifestyle, nutrition, stress-management, and holistic health strategies — rather than simply masking symptoms.

What happens during a first naturopathic consultation for period/menopause issues?

On your first visit, you’ll discuss your health history, menstrual history, lifestyle, symptoms, and goals. This helps create a personalized care plan tailored to your unique needs. Treatment may include nutrition and lifestyle guidance, stress and sleep support, hormone balancing strategies, and ongoing follow-up.

How soon might I notice improvements?

Some clients may begin to feel relief from certain symptoms (sleep, mood, hot flashes, energy) in a few weeks or months, depending on their health history and how consistently they follow the plan. Other changes, like hormone balance or cycle regularity, may require more time and regular follow-up.

Is this care safe and appropriate for everyone?

Naturopathic care is individualized — before starting, your practitioner reviews your health history, any medications or supplements, and overall health context. Care plans are adapted to ensure safety and effectiveness, aiming for gentle, balanced support.

Will I need ongoing appointments?

Often yes. Because hormone levels and symptoms can shift over time, follow-up appointments allow adjustments to the care plan, monitor progress, and support changes as your body transitions.

What should I bring or prepare before my first appointment?

It helps to have a record of your menstrual history, current symptoms, any medications or supplements you take, lifestyle habits (sleep, diet, stress, exercise), and any relevant past health history. Being open about all details helps create the most effective, personalized care plan.