Acupuncture Victoria BC

Healthy Hormones

Hormones play a crucial role in numerous bodily functions, affecting our metabolism, immune system, energy levels, mood, sex drive, skin health, reproductive system, heart, and bone health. It's no wonder that when our hormones are imbalanced, we may experience a range of health issues and not feel like our usual selves.

At Juniper Family Health, our naturopaths treat a wide variety of hormonal and menstrual cycle disorders including:

  • Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

  • Adrenal fatigue and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Dysregulation

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Endometriosis

  • Painful, Heavy or Irregular Periods

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

  • Fertility Concerns

  • Midlife Women’s Health - ie. Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause

Common Symptoms of Hormonal and Menstrual Cycle Disorders

  • Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Fatigue, weight gain, depression, cold hands and feet, dry skin, dry hair, hair loss, constipation, muscle aches and pains, irregular periods, difficulties getting pregnant

  • Adrenal Fatigue & HPA Dysfunction: Fatigue, depression, low libido, shaky if a meal is missed, low blood pressure, dizziness, inflammation, anxiety, insomnia, sugar cravings, weight gain, frequent colds/flus

  • PCOS: Irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain and blood sugar abnormalities, difficulties getting pregnant

  • Endometriosis: Painful periods, pain with sex, pain with bowel movements or urination, heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods, difficulties getting pregnant

  • PMS: Bothersome symptoms leading up to your period including bloating and breast tenderness, migraine headaches, abdominal cramps, constipation or diarrhea, acne flare-up, and mental-emotional symptoms

  • PMDD: Mental-emotional symptoms leading up to your period including anxiety, irritability, depression, sadness, hopelessness and fatigue.

  • Perimenopause: Irregular or heavy menstrual cycles, pronounced PMS/PMDD, sleep difficulties, mood concerns, brain fog and fatigue, low libido, hot flashes or night sweats.

  • Postmenopause: Hot flashes and night sweats, mood concerns, brain fog and fatigue, low libido, joint pain, vaginal dryness and discomfort, urinary urgency and frequency, cardiovascular and bone density concerns

Laboratory Testing Offered by Naturopathic Doctors 

  • Comprehensive Serum Thyroid Panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, Thyroid Antibodies)

  • Serum Hormone Testing

  • 4 Point Salivary Cortisol Testing

  • Urine Hormone Metabolite Testing

Naturopathic Treatments for Hormonal and Menstrual Cycle Disorders 

  • Prescriptive medications, such as Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Oral Contraceptive Pills and Thyroid Medications

  • Herbal Medicine

  • Vitamin & Mineral Therapy

  • Acupuncture

  • Lifestyle & Diet Recommendations