Tania has specialised in the area of women’s health for over fifteen years and is passionate about helping women achieve their health goals.
Hormonal health issues affect nearly all women at some stage in their lives. Whether it be preparing for pregnancy, dealing with hormonal fluctuations or enjoying a positive transition into menopause, natural medicine can assist in maintaining health during all stages of a women’s life.
Our hormonal health relies on more than just healthy ovarian function; genetics, nutrition, liver and bowel function and the health of other endocrine glands all impact on the health of our hormones. As wholistic practitioners we take into account all areas of health and develop treatment protocols based on individuals needs.
Nutrition
Many women don’t realise the important role good nutrition plays in helping to balance and maintain healthy hormones. Nutritional deficiencies are surprisingly common in Australia. Factors that influence our nutritional status, include stress, poor absorption and sometimes foods and beverages in our diet that compete with nutrients or increase their excretion. Medications can also play a role in nutritional deficiencies, the oral contraceptive pill is well known for decreasing B6 levels, so when taken long term can actually undermine hormone balance.
Herbal Medicine
Women have used herbal medicine for centuries to balance the menstrual cycle, support ovarian function and improve hormone metabolism. Specific herbs help to improve oestrogen, or progesterone, decrease hormonal symptoms, regulate the cycle, manage heavy bleeding and improve hormone metabolism, which in turn helps to manage a range of conditions such as these listed below:
Common Hormonal Problems
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Acne
- Abnormal hair growth
- Fibroids
- Uterine Polyps
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Heavy periods
- Irregular or absent periods
- Painful periods
- Cervical dysplasia
- Infertility
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Irritability
- Feeling emotional
- Fluid retention
- Sugar cravings
- Low mood
- Fatigue
Peri-menopause – Menopause
- Periods becoming more irregular
- Irritability
- Hot flushing
- Changes in metabolism
- Insomnia
- Low mood
- Changes in libido
Using in-clinic screening tools and functional and general pathology we can help identify your hormonal problems and structure treatment depending on your individual needs.
Often women will seek help once they have been diagnosed with a specific condition, we can work in conjunction with medical practitioners and gynaecologists to achieve best results.
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