Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life, but for many, it comes with challenging symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, and brain fog that impact daily life. While conventional medicine often prescribes a one-size-fits-all hormone therapy, functional medicine practitioners take a root-cause approach, looking at hormone balance, gut health, thyroid disorders, adrenal dysfunction, and metabolic resistance to help women regain control of their health.
At Stryker Optimal Health and Wellness, we specialize in personalized treatment plans that support hormonal harmony through a holistic approach to optimize energy levels, mental clarity, and overall health. Instead of managing symptoms, we focus on hormone production, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, stress hormones, and reproductive health, providing long-term solutions that empower women to become the boss of their own body.
Why Functional Medicine is the Key to Hormonal Harmony
Conventional medicine often treats menopause as a hormone deficiency that needs to be “corrected” with birth control or synthetic hormone therapy without considering the delicate balance of hormones or how factors like gut health, chronic stress, and environmental toxins impact the endocrine system.
In contrast, functional medicine takes a comprehensive approach, focusing on individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment. It considers lifestyle factors, metabolic resistance, gut disorders, and endocrine disruptors that contribute to hormonal fluctuations, ensuring that treatment supports long-term balance and overall well-being rather than simply masking symptoms.
At Stryker Optimal Health and Wellness, our functional medicine approach ensures a comprehensive guide to hormone balance, including:
✔ Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using bioidentical hormones
✔ Optimized gut microbiome for better digestion and hormone metabolism
✔ Thyroid support to address thyroid disorders and energy levels
✔ Adrenal dysfunction treatment to regulate cortisol levels and stress management
✔ Weight management strategies to combat insulin resistance and body composition changes
✔ Mental health and brain fog solutions for improved cognitive function
Common Menopause Symptoms and Their Root Causes
Menopause symptoms are not just a result of aging—they are signals of hormone imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle modifications needed for optimal health.
1. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
These sudden temperature spikes are linked to estrogen dominance, stress levels, and poor hormonal balance. A functional medicine doctor focuses on stabilizing hormone levels through bioidentical hormone therapy, fatty acids, and stress management techniques.
2. Weight Gain and Metabolic Resistance
Weight gain during menopause is often caused by:
Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
Cortisol spikes from chronic stress
Thyroid dysfunction and sluggish metabolism
Hormonal changes affecting muscle mass and fat storage
Sustainable lifestyle changes, a functional medicine dietitian’s approach, and physique enhancement strategies can help women regain control over their body composition.
3. Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Depression
Mental health plays a critical role in hormonal health. Hormonal fluctuations, gut disorders, and nutrient deficiencies can impact brain fog, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Functional medicine treatment plans include:
Gut microbiome support for serotonin production
Adrenal and thyroid hormone regulation
Lifestyle modifications for reducing stress
4. Thyroid Disorders and Hormone Imbalance
Many postmenopausal women experience thyroid dysfunction, leading to fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog. Functional medicine practitioners assess thyroid hormones, testosterone levels, and estrogen balance to provide targeted solutions.
5. Sleep Disturbances and Low Energy Levels
Poor sleep disrupts hormone balance, cortisol levels, and stress hormones, leading to:
Hot flashes and night sweats
Brain fog and chronic fatigue
Increased stress levels and mood swings
Functional medicine focuses on natural sleep aids, stress management, and hormone optimization to improve overall health and daily life.
How Functional Medicine Supports Hormonal Harmony
Functional medicine doesn’t just mask symptoms—it identifies the root cause of hormonal changes, adrenal dysfunction, gut disorders, and metabolic resistance to create an individualized treatment plan.
1. Hormone Therapy and Bioidentical Hormones
Unlike conventional synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is designed to:
Restore natural hormone balance
Support energy levels and mental clarity
Regulate stress hormones and cortisol levels
Enhance reproductive health and sex hormones
2. Gut Health and Hormonal Balance
A healthy gut is essential for hormone production, metabolism, and overall health. Gut disorders can contribute to estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, and thyroid dysfunction. A functional medicine approach includes:
Probiotics for gut microbiome optimization
Anti-inflammatory diets for digestive health
Nutrient-dense single-serving meal plans to support hormone regulation
3. Thyroid and Adrenal Dysfunction Solutions
The thyroid and adrenal glands play a significant role in weight management, stress levels, and fatigue. A functional medicine practice tests for thyroid hormones, testosterone levels, and cortisol regulation to create a customized plan for optimal health.
4. Weight Management and Body Composition Optimization
Weight gain is not just about calories in, calories out—it’s about hormonal health, metabolic resistance, and stress management. A functional medicine dietitian helps women achieve physique enhancement through:
Sustainable lifestyle modifications
Hormone-friendly nutrition
Strength training and movement plans
Take Control of Your Health: The First Step to Hormonal Balance
Menopause is not the end—it’s a new beginning to become the true master of your own health. With the right hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and functional medicine approach, you can take your health into your own hands and thrive.
At Stryker Optimal Health and Wellness, we provide:
Comprehensive hormone testing for adrenal, thyroid, and reproductive health
Personalized hormone replacement therapy tailored to individual needs
A deep dive into gut health, weight management, and hormone optimization
Your Journey to Optimal Health Starts Today
Take the first step toward hormonal balance, mental clarity, and symptom relief.
✔ Schedule your free consultation
✔ Visit: www.strykerwellness.com
✔ Become the boss of your own body and take control of your health
With the right functional and integrative approach, you can achieve hormonal harmony, sustainable lifestyle changes, and true wellness at any stage of life.
Additional Readings
Hormone therapy in the postmenopausal years: considering benefits and risks in clinical practice:
Menopausal Hormone Therapy and the Breast: A Review of Clinical Studies
The Impact of Hormonal Imbalances on Neurological Health and Memory
Ways to Support Female's Hormones Through Nutrition
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