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Women’s Health Services Oregon

At Oregon Natural Medicine we strive to provide the most effective natural therapies to our patients. We know that often simple lifestyle changes and vitamins yield incredible results. We also understand that often stronger therapies are beneficial.

Bioidentical hormone therapy can provide amazing results in women who are experiencing many, menopausal or peri-menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low libido, painful intercourse, cloudy thinking, headaches, and more). We only use compounded bioidentical hormones. Each person’s body has its own unique balance of hormones and therefore it is important that each person have their own individual combination of bioidentical hormones.

How We Help You

Hormonal Health

Bioidentical hormone therapy is used to treat both men and women when their hormone levels drop or become unbalanced. We have a diverse range of treatment options for each patient depending on the symptoms.

Naturopathic Medicine

We combine nature’s healing gifts and the latest scientific advances to bring you the best possible health care. The goal of all naturopathic medicine is to promote health and prevent illness by addressing the underlying causes of disease.

Toe Nail Treatment

Nail Fungus or Onychomycosis refers to a fungal infection of the nail, nail bed, or nail plate. The nail may appear thickened, yellow, or cloudy in appearance. It can affect both fingernails and toenails contributing to pain, discomfort and weakened nail strength.


Understanding Hormone Imbalance

Hormones affect every aspect of your body, from the way you grow to how you feel and even who or whether you want to have sex with. Hormones are chemicals that travel through your blood to deliver information vital for body functions.

Your body synthesizes more than 50 different hormones, some of which you have probably heard of (estrogen) and others you may not be familiar with (DHEA). These different compounds work in tandem to keep your body healthy. Hormonal changes are a normal part of aging, but they can also occur as a result of health challenges, infections or stress. Your hormones need to be balanced so you can feel your best – whatever your age!

Hormone Therapy can significantly improve a patient’s overall health and well-being.

Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

A hormonal imbalance often presents itself in similar ways, such as:

  • Mood swings, depression
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • Insomnia
  • Weight gain
  • Sexual dysfunction or decreased libido
  • Hot flashes
  • Thinning hair
  • Excess or abnormal hair growth
  • Prostate changes
  • Miscarriage
  • Fatigue
  • Urinary frequency
  • Night sweats
  • Bone loss
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Acne
  • Infertility

You can experience any of the above symptoms, or a combination of them. But these symptoms are also “nonspecific” meaning they could be related to many conditions and thus easy for doctors to dismiss.

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Understanding Hormone Imbalance

Hormones affect every aspect of your body, from the way you grow to how you feel and even who or whether you want to have sex with. Hormones are chemicals that travel through your blood to deliver information vital for body functions.

Your body synthesizes more than 50 different hormones, some of which you have probably heard of (estrogen) and others you may not be familiar with (DHEA). These different compounds work in tandem to keep your body healthy. Hormonal changes are a normal part of aging, but they can also occur as a result of health challenges, infections or stress. Your hormones need to be balanced so you can feel your best – whatever your age!

Hormone Therapy can significantly improve a patient’s overall health and well-being.

Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

A hormonal imbalance often presents itself in similar ways, such as:

  • Mood swings, depression
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • Insomnia
  • Weight gain
  • Sexual dysfunction or decreased libido
  • Hot flashes
  • Thinning hair
  • Excess or abnormal hair growth
  • Prostate changes
  • Miscarriage
  • Fatigue
  • Urinary frequency
  • Night sweats
  • Bone loss
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Acne
  • Infertility

You can experience any of the above symptoms, or a combination of them. But these symptoms are also “nonspecific” meaning they could be related to many conditions and thus easy for doctors to dismiss.

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We rebalance your hormones using methods tailored to treat the specific imbalance causing you problems in order for you to live with more focus, energy, and happiness.

Benefits of Hormone Therapy
Restores Energy & Vitality

Do you often feel tired? Hormones impact almost every function in the body including energy levels so when they’re out of balance it can make you feel sluggish or that you have low-energy.

Increased Ability to Focus

Low hormone levels can negatively affect your concentration. Hormone Therapy can result in improved memory and function of the hippocampus.

Protect Cognitive Functions

There’s substantial evidence that hormone therapy can lead to both improved cognitive function and enhanced memory for both women and men.

Improves Quality of Life

Hormone Therapy can improve a patient’s health, making them feel happier and more energetic.

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy or “HRT”

We are passionate about treating hormonal disorders in women, and we understand how unsettling it can be when your body stops producing the hormones you need to feel good.

Each patient receives an individualized treatment regimen based on her symptoms, preferences, and clinical experience. Treatment may include dietary changes, stress reduction techniques or complementary medicines such as vitamins or herbs and of course bioidentical hormones.

ESTROGEN THERAPY

Bioidentical Hormones and Perimenopause/Menopause

At Oregon Natural Medicine we strive to provide the most natural therapies possible to our patients. We know that often simple lifestyle changes and vitamins yield incredible results; we also know that sometimes the body wants more. Bio-identical hormone therapy can provide amazing results in women who are experiencing many peri/menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, painful intercourse, foggy thinking, headaches, and more).

We only use compounded bioidentical hormones. Each person’s body has its own unique balance of hormones and therefore should have its own combination of bio-identical hormones for an individualized prescription.

PROGESTERONE THERAPY

Testosterone Therapy

Do women need testosterone therapy? You might be surprised to learn that you could benefit from testosterone replacement therapy as a woman. Despite being associated with men, testosterone is an important hormone in maintaining women’s health too and can significantly improve quality of life for many individuals suffering from low levels.

The testosterone in your system starts to decline when you are about 30 years old. Not everyone has low testosterone symptoms as a result of this, but if you do, you might benefit from bioidentical testosterone.

TESTOSTERONE THERAPY

Adrenal Issues

Adrenal fatigue is a common and debilitating condition that can seriously impact women’s quality of life. The adrenal glands produce several hormones, including cortisol (the most important stress hormone), DHEA, adrenaline, and aldosterone.

If your adrenal glands make too much or too little of certain hormones, you may have an adrenal disorder. This is one of the most common causes for chronic illness.

For example, chronic stress can cause the adrenal glands to become unable to produce enough hormones. This condition known as “adrenal insufficiency” may result in a variety of symptoms including fatigue, muscle aches and weakness, weight loss or gain (depending on whether it was already low), low blood pressure and electrolyte imbalances.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has been shown to relieve adrenal fatigue symptoms in numerous studies.

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Bioidentical Hormone Therapy or “HRT”

We are passionate about treating hormonal disorders in women, and we understand how unsettling it can be when your body stops producing the hormones you need to feel good.

Each patient receives an individualized treatment regimen based on her symptoms, preferences, and clinical experience. Treatment may include dietary changes, stress reduction techniques or complementary medicines such as vitamins or herbs and of course bioidentical hormones.

ESTROGEN THERAPY

Bioidentical Hormones and Perimenopause/Menopause

At Oregon Natural Medicine we strive to provide the most natural therapies possible to our patients. We know that often simple lifestyle changes and vitamins yield incredible results; we also know that sometimes the body wants more. Bio-identical hormone therapy can provide amazing results in women who are experiencing many peri/menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, painful intercourse, foggy thinking, headaches, and more).

We only use compounded bioidentical hormones. Each person’s body has its own unique balance of hormones and therefore should have its own combination of bio-identical hormones for an individualized prescription.

PROGESTERONE THERAPY

Testosterone Therapy

Do women need testosterone therapy? You might be surprised to learn that you could benefit from testosterone replacement therapy as a woman. Despite being associated with men, testosterone is an important hormone in maintaining women’s health too and can significantly improve quality of life for many individuals suffering from low levels.

The testosterone in your system starts to decline when you are about 30 years old. Not everyone has low testosterone symptoms as a result of this, but if you do, you might benefit from bioidentical testosterone.

TESTOSTERONE THERAPY

Adrenal Issues

Adrenal fatigue is a common and debilitating condition that can seriously impact women’s quality of life. The adrenal glands produce several hormones, including cortisol (the most important stress hormone), DHEA, adrenaline, and aldosterone.

If your adrenal glands make too much or too little of certain hormones, you may have an adrenal disorder. This is one of the most common causes for chronic illness.

For example, chronic stress can cause the adrenal glands to become unable to produce enough hormones. This condition known as “adrenal insufficiency” may result in a variety of symptoms including fatigue, muscle aches and weakness, weight loss or gain (depending on whether it was already low), low blood pressure and electrolyte imbalances.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has been shown to relieve adrenal fatigue symptoms in numerous studies.

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Bioidentical hormone therapies can make an important contribution to overall health at any age. To discuss bioidentical replacement therapy and other options for your wellness, get in touch with our team.

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What Our Patient’s Say About Us

  • “I have been a pt of Dr Shannon for my under active thyroid.  After seeing several Physicians before her for these same complaints, insomnia, weight gain, migraines, and anxiety, I had just about given up hope.  Dr Shannon changed my life, I now sleep all night, my weight is coming down, migraines are under control and the anxiety is gone.  She truly is a miracle worker.  Thank you Dr Shannon, it is so nice to finally meet a doctor that takes the time to figure out the real problem, in this case it was my under active thyroid.  She did some hormone testing and changed my medication, I feel like a new person”.

  • “I am a huge fan of both Dr. Jarvela and Dr. Reynolds at Oregon Natural Medicine. They have such a caring, comprehensive approach to health, and I always leave their presence feeling like all my needs have been met. Because they each have their different specialties, you can guarantee that they will be able to treat your whole family from the inside out. Whether your primary concern is a women’s or men’s health issue, or a musculoskeletal complaint, they will walk with you and your family members through every step on the path to wellness. I’d recommend them to anyone!”.

  • “The genuine tenaciousness put into my health needs here has been such a blessing. All of the reasons I went in for have been resolved with natural remedy. I will continually seek out their medical expertise and advise my family and friends of this dynamic duo”.

Women’s Hormone Therapy FAQ’s

Hormonal Health

Bioidentical hormone therapy is used to treat both men and women when their hormone levels drop or become unbalanced. We have a diverse range of treatment options for each patient depending on the symptoms.

Naturopathic Medicine

We combine nature’s healing gifts and the latest scientific advances to bring you the best possible health care. The goal of all naturopathic medicine is to promote health and prevent illness by addressing the underlying causes of disease.

Toe Nail Treatment

Nail Fungus or Onychomycosis refers to a fungal infection of the nail, nail bed, or nail plate. The nail may appear thickened, yellow, or cloudy in appearance. It can affect both fingernails and toenails contributing to pain, discomfort and weakened nail strength.

What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?

Bioidentical hormones are precise duplicates of the body’s own hormones. Taking these hormones is adding something that the body already recognises and knows how to metabolise. Conversely, conventional HRT usually includes hormone-like drugs that are not identical in structure do the body’s own, such as conjugated equine oestrogens or synthetic progestins. As well as binding to hormone receptors, these hormone-like drugs may bind to other receptors, causing unwanted side effects.

How long do I stay on bioidentical hormones?

Circumstances may differ depending on age, symptoms and lifestyle factors. We will decide this issue with each patient individually.

Which symptoms may this help with?

Treatment may help with the following symptoms:

Hot flushes
Mood disorders
Menstrual problems
Fatigue
Low libido
Muscle loss
Brain fog
Vaginal
Headaches
Joint aches
Hair loss
Erectile dysfunction
Insomnia

If you have a problem that is not on this list and wonder if we can help, please request an appointment.

When should I consider Bioidentical Hormone therapy?

In general, your body’s natural hormones begin to decline after your mid-20s, and hormone imbalance symptoms are frequently present by your mid-30s. Men and women often start replacing hormones between the age of 40 to 55. If you are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance, it is best not to wait.

What are the side effects associated with Bioidentical Hormones?

Because bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones your body produces naturally, they cause fewer side effects than conventional hormone replacement therapy.

Side effects of hormone replacement therapy occur when the dosage is too high for a patient. We monitor and evaluate each person’s response to hormones so that we can adjust dosages accordingly.

Do women need testosterone?

Although testosterone is most commonly associated with men’s health, that doesn’t mean it isn’t important for women as well. Women produce small amounts of the hormone in their ovaries and adrenal glands—whereas men produce much larger amounts of it in their testicles.

These small amounts still have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. Testosterone is important for sex drive, fertility and the production of new red blood cells.

Testosterone affects your muscle mass and how you distribute fat. Because of this, women can also benefit from testosterone replacement therapy if their hormone levels are low.

What are the symptoms of low testosterone?

Low testosterone may cause a drop in sex drive. Another symptom is vaginal dryness, as well as feeling weak and fatigued, weight gain, and insomnia.

Low testosterone levels can make your periods irregular and affect your fertility. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy offers a safe, natural way to increase low testosterone levels.

What causes low testosterone in women?

Menopause is a time in a woman’s life when her body produces lower amounts of certain hormones, including testosterone.

However, a decrease in testosterone levels may occur for reasons other than menopause; this includes cases where one or both ovaries have been removed and conditions that affect the adrenal glands.

What Is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal fatigue is a condition in which the adrenal glands produce insufficient quantities of hormones. The deficiency affects every system in the body.

Adrenal fatigue affects every person differently, and it can also affect many different parts of the body.

The diverse range of symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue make it difficult to diagnose, as all the body’s systems are interconnected.

What Are the Most Common Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms in Women?

Female adrenal fatigue symptoms can present differently from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms include extreme difficulty waking up in the morning, high levels of exhaustion throughout the day and a weakened immune system. Others may experience cravings for salty foods and uncontrollable stress when exposed to even small amounts.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may be able to help relieve female adrenal fatigue symptoms. Other common adrenal fatigue symptoms in women include anxiousness, low sex drive, weight gain, poor circulation, low mood, dark circles under the eyes, respiratory complaints, and low blood pressure.

What Are Some of the Causes of Adrenal Fatigue?

One of the major causes of adrenal fatigue in women is not getting enough sleep for an extended period. In the early stages of adrenal fatigue, sufferers may see their cortisol levels rising as well as other hormonal cycles disrupted

However, in the later stages of adrenal fatigue, stress has a greater impact on the body and is unable to produce adequate amounts of cortisol.

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