It is important to Dr. Deanna to assess the specific hormonal balance in each patient’s body so she can be very precise with what treatments she uses. Dr. Deanna uses a variety of testing options such as serum (blood), urine or saliva. From there she may recommend a combination of the following:
- Dietary recommendations to help reduce or improve specific hormones.
- Vitamins or mineral supplementation to influence specific enzymatic pathways affecting your hormone levels.
- Botanical medicine including plant-based extracts to help shift and balance your endogenous hormones.
- Acupuncture based on Traditional Chinese Medicine to balance and shift hormonal tendencies and blockages in the body.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy if needed. Click here for more information.
What are some signs and symptoms that my hormones may be imbalanced?
Some of the signs and symptoms that your hormones may be imbalanced include:
- Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
- Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS) (ie. Breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, cramping, low back pain, etc.)
- Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
- Acne
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Infertility
- Low libido
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful intercourse
- Weight gain
- Conditions including: Fibroids, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO, PCOS)
I look forward to the opportunity to determine and optimize your specific hormonal imbalance and improve your health.
