Menopause.
Twelve months without a period marks menopause. The years after deserve real care, not the brush-off most patients describe.
Supporting long-term health.
Menopause is the natural end of menstruation, typically between ages 45-55. The years following are when many of the long-term considerations show up: bone density, cardiovascular health, metabolic patterns, sleep quality, mood, and cognitive function.
Naturopathic care focuses on the levers that affect long-term health: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and targeted supplementation. We collaborate with medical providers when hormone replacement is part of the picture.
How patients describe it.
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disruption
- Mood changes (anxiety, low mood, irritability)
- Vaginal dryness, libido changes
- Weight gain, especially around the middle
- Bone density, cardiovascular, or cognitive concerns
Menopause isn't a deficiency to fix; it's a transition to navigate. Dr. Abbie Siudzinski, ND
How we work through it.
We focus on long-term health levers: bone, heart, brain, and metabolic patterns. Testing tracks these over time.
The plan typically addresses sleep, stress physiology, blood sugar, and inflammatory patterns. Targeted nutrition and supplementation support each system.
For patients on or considering hormone replacement therapy, we coordinate with prescribing providers and use DUTCH panels to monitor metabolism.
Tests we typically use here.
The specific panels depend on your situation. These are the most common ones for menopause.
- 01DUTCH hormone panels
- 02Advanced lipid panel
- 03Fasting insulin and HbA1c
- 04Comprehensive thyroid panel
- 05Nutrient Analysis
- 06Bone density scans
Start with a free 15-minute call.
If this sounds like what you're navigating, the 15-minute call is the right place to start.