How can I manage menopause symptoms affordably? You can manage many menopause symptoms with low-cost, lifestyle-based approaches. Regular exercise, a diet that includes phytoestrogen-rich foods, and daily stress-reduction practices are among the...
How can I feel better in perimenopause naturally? You can feel better in perimenopause by leaning on four simple, natural strategies: regular aerobic exercise, mind-body practices like yoga, meaningful social connection, and a healthy intimate...
What are the symptoms of central hypothyroidism? Central hypothyroidism can cause classic hypothyroid symptoms even when standard labs look normal. Common signs include constipation, feeling cold all the time, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, dry...
How can I boost low cortisol levels naturally? If your cortisol is genuinely low, natural approaches focus on supporting your body's stress-response system rather than forcing cortisol up. Key strategies include managing how you respond to stress,...
What causes low estrogen? Low estrogen has five common causes. Ovarian aging or failure means the ovaries no longer have enough egg-containing follicles to produce estrogen. Hypothalamic dysfunction disrupts the brain signals that tell the ovaries...
What are the uncommon symptoms of low estrogen? Beyond hot flashes and vaginal dryness, low estrogen can cause symptoms that often get missed: recurring urinary tract infections, anxiety and depression, brain fog and trouble focusing, very light or...
How can you fix Anxiety and vaginal atrophy? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/rAGj7W23kp4?si=VRQcW_thUEZ5sL27 There is a relationship between anxiety and vaginal atrophy. Both are due to low hormone levels. Low estrogen can cause vaginal...
Why do some women menstruate after menopause? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/2fFYk3KBV-E?si=8uEEWeZ8IrcC5xQ9 You would think once you reach menopause, you would stop having periods but not all women do. These aren't traditional periods...
How can you manage your post-menopausal facial hair naturally? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/NoJY-JBvEkY?si=-MdiVJYEGQqHKF8w The increase in testosterone in post-menopause causes stimulation of facial hair. Low post-menopausal...
What’s the impact of prolactin on your health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/PDFTAdQ8KVE?si=ZdyjgqAEcpYX-pmS Prolactin is a really important hormone but usually not measured. Prolactin is produced by the hypothalamus and released by...
Deborah Maragopoulos FNP
Intuitive Integrative Medicine
