Thriving Through Menopause: Finding Balance and Feeling Like Yourself Again

Did your life change dramatically at menopause — or did you sail right through without missing a beat?

If you had a smooth transition, your hormone levels are likely optimal for menopause. That’s right — there are optimal hormone levels for every age and stage of life, including this one

But if you felt like menopause “hit you hard,” chances are your hormone levels dropped below optimal.

For many women, menopause arrives during one of the busiest and most demanding times of life — balancing careers, teenagers, and aging parents. It’s no wonder fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, and mood changes can feel overwhelming.

Yet the truth is:

These symptoms are unnecessary.

You can survive them — but why just survive when you can truly thrive?

A New Perspective on Menopause

Menopause can actually be a wonderful, empowering stage of life — when your hormones are supported properly.

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) uses hormones that are identical in structure to those naturally produced by your body. When used appropriately, they can help restore balance, improve sleep, lift mood, and bring back your sense of vitality.

If hormones aren’t the right fit for you, there are many other effective options. In naturopathic care, we also use herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutrition to support hormone balance. It’s never one-size-fits-all — every treatment plan is personalized to your unique needs.

It’s also important to support the adrenal glands during menopause, since they become the body’s main source of hormone production once the ovaries slow down.

Common Signs of Low Estrogen

Night sweats and hot flashes
Painful intercourse or loss of libido
Vaginal dryness and decreased lubrication
Frequent bladder infections
Anxiety or panic attacks
Depression and low mood
Insomnia
Bone loss or osteoporosis
Memory loss or brain fog
Headaches
Low energy and fatigue
Sagging skin
Dry eyes
Less interest in socializing

Why so many symptoms?

Because there are hundreds of estrogen receptors throughout the body — meaning every system can feel the impact of low hormone levels.

Common Signs of Low Progesterone

Anxiety or nervous tension
Insomnia or restless sleep
Night sweats
Bone loss (osteopenia or osteoporosis)
Cognitive decline or forgetfulness
Mood changes or irritability

You Don’t Have to Settle for “Getting By”

If any of these symptoms sound familiar — no matter your age — I invite you to come in for a comprehensive assessment of your hormone levels and overall health.

You don’t have to accept feeling subpar.

You deserve to feel balanced, energized, and truly well.