Are you considering an IUD insertion as a long-term birth control option? At Mint Integrative Health, we offer IUD placement services in a comfortable and professional environment. Our clinic provides personalized consultations to help you choose the best contraception for you.
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Perimenopause is one of the most misunderstood phases in a woman’s life, yet it’s something nearly every woman will experience. According to the North American Menopause Society, around 85% of women report experiencing at least one symptom of perimenopause. You might be familiar with the hot flashes, mood swings, and unpredictable cycles, but did you know perimenopause can last anywhere from a few months to over a decade?
Navigating perimenopause can feel like riding a roller coaster. If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), here are some tips to help you make informed choices tailored to your needs:
Creatine supplementation offers several specific benefits for women in perimenopause, primarily due to its role in energy metabolism, brain/mental health and muscle function. During perimenopause, women experience hormonal changes that can affect muscle mass, bone density and mood. Creatine can help mitigate some of these effects by enhancing muscle strength, improving bone health and supporting cognitive function.
Recent studies have highlighted the relationship between menopause and cardiovascular health, reinforcing the idea that women are at increased risk for heart disease post-menopause. A landmark study published in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women entering menopause experience significant changes in blood pressure and cholesterol levels (Peters et al., 2020). This highlights the importance of preventive measures during the transition, emphasizing regular check-ups for cardiovascular health, dietary changes, and physical activity. Read More
Progesterone is an important hormone for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. Because of this important role, progesterone deficiency has been studied since the 1950s as a possible cause of some miscarriages. Many of the early studies done on progesterone were small and poor quality, making it difficult for doctors to make evidence-based recommendations for its use. However, more recently there have been two large, high-quality placebo controlled trials (the PROMISE trial and PRISM trial) that have shown encouraging results.
New guidelines from the UK are trying to help doctors navigate the common enough problem of people taking Synthroid being unsatisfied with the drug even though their lab tests look totally normal. This you? Read More
Picture this. A woman, maybe like you, in her 40s enters my baltic office (you’re welcome) says I can’t sleep, feel anxious, am gaining weight I don’t want, and umm, outside of this room, am quite the sweaty Betty. And my skin! Don’t even get me started.
Ok. Ok.
That allll has a name. Sure, you’re 41ish but Betty, you’re in perimenopause. Read More
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder PMDD
Unfortunately, you might know it well. But what do we really know about PMDD.
It’s not all in your head. It’s not all about your hormones either.
It’s not exactly a psychiatric illness. It’s not exactly a gynaecological illness.
PMDD is also not just severe PMS.
So then what is it? And how do we get rid of it?
Progesterone is an important hormone for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. Because of this important role, progesterone deficiency has been studied since the 1950s as a possible cause of some miscarriages. Many of the early studies done on progesterone were small and poor quality, making it difficult for doctors to make evidence-based recommendations for its use. However, more recently there have been two large, high-quality placebo controlled trials (the PROMISE trial and PRISM trial) that have shown encouraging results.
