Botanical Medicine for Perimenopause & Menopause
How Botanical Medicine Addresses Perimenopause & Menopause
Botanical Medicine offers a comprehensive approach to managing perimenopause & menopause. This treatment modality focuses on addressing the root causes of your symptoms while supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Naturopathic Approach to Perimenopause & Menopause
Naturopathic management of perimenopause and menopause focuses on supporting the body through hormonal transition while optimizing overall health and minimizing symptoms. Nutrition strategies emphasize phytoestrogen-rich foods, adequate protein for muscle maintenance, calcium and vitamin D for bone health, and blood sugar stabilization to reduce hot flashes. Botanical medicines including black cohosh, sage, and dong quai can reduce vasomotor symptoms and support hormonal balance. Adaptogens help modulate stress response and support adrenal function during this transition. Bioidentical hormone therapy may be considered when appropriate. Lifestyle interventions including strength training, stress management, and sleep hygiene support metabolic and cognitive health. Functional testing assesses hormone levels, thyroid function, bone density markers, and metabolic health. This comprehensive approach aims to ease symptoms, support long-term health including cardiovascular and bone health, and help women thrive during and after the menopausal transition.
What to Expect During Treatment
Plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Dr. Sanika prescribes herbal formulas tailored to your specific needs, drawing from both Western herbalism and Ayurvedic traditions.
Common Symptoms Addressed
- •Hot flashes and night sweats disrupting sleep and daily activities
- •Irregular periods - shorter or longer cycles, heavier or lighter flow
- •Sleep disturbances and insomnia even without night sweats
- •Mood changes including irritability, anxiety, or low mood
- •Vaginal dryness, discomfort during intercourse, and urinary changes
- •Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and memory lapses
- •Weight gain, particularly around the midsection, and slowed metabolism
- •Joint pain, muscle aches, and decreased bone density
Other Treatment Options for Perimenopause & Menopause
Other Conditions Treated with Botanical Medicine
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Dr. Sanika Kshirsagar, ND
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
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