Niagara Naturopathic Healthy Hormones

Hormones play a critical role in our physical and emotional well-being. They are chemical messengers in our body that regulate more than just our reproductive health. At the Naturopathic Family Practice of Niagara, we understand the big picture and the importance of balancing ALL hormones.  That’s why we look at the reproductive hormones, adrenal gland function, thyroid function and how they all connect with one another.

What are common hormonal imbalances that naturopathic medicine can help with?

• Painful, heavy and/or irregular periods.
• Thyroid dysfunction.
• Adrenal fatigue.
• Peri-menopause and menopause symptoms.
• Weight management.
• Hormonal mood fluctuations.

What are common tests that are used to assess hormonal imbalances?

• Blood tests such as FSH, LH, estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, TSH, fT3, fT4, TPO, HbA1c, and glucose among others.
• Salivary hormone testing such as reproductive hormones and adrenal function tests.
• Urinary hormone testing that provides more in depth analysis on reproductive hormones and adrenal function tests.
  

What are common treatments to addressing hormone imbalances?

• Diet and lifestyle.
  
• Nutritional and herbal supplements.
  
• Bio-identical estriol/estradiol and progesterone when indicated.
• Desiccated thyroid hormone when indicated.