Perimenopause is a natural transition but it can also bring unexpected shifts in mood, energy, sleep, weight, and menstrual cycles. At Mint Integrative Health in Vancouver, our Naturopathic Doctors provide evidence-informed, compassionate care to help you understand your hormones and feel supported every step of the way.
Our approach combines naturopathic medicine, functional diagnostics, hormone testing, lifestyle strategies, and targeted therapies to help you feel balanced and grounded throughout perimenopause and into menopause.
Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause, where hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate. These changes can start as early as your late 30s or early 40s and often last several years. Hormone fluctuations during this time can affect:
If you’re noticing changes and wondering whether they’re connected to perimenopause, our team can help you get clarity.
Our Naturopathic Doctors work with patients experiencing:
Every treatment plan is personalized and rooted in your unique symptoms, health history, and goals.
Symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, mood changes, and irregular periods can also be related to:
Our NDs take a holistic and thorough approach to identify the root cause, not just manage symptoms.
Could your symptoms be early signs of perimenopause?
For decades, women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms were often brushed off with the dismissive line, “This is just what happens when you get older.” We now know better. Research and clinical experience confirm what women have long been saying: “My hormones have changed and it’s throwing me for a loop.” Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can significantly affect physical, mental, and emotional health.
Menopause brings about profound changes in the musculoskeletal system, including loss of bone density, muscle mass, and joint integrity. This constellation of symptoms—often referred to as the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause—can lead to joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, increasing the risk of falls and fractures.
Explore how fluctuating hormones during perimenopause affect histamine levels, leading to new symptoms and what steps to take for relief.
