by Molly Koivisto | Mar 22, 2022 | Women's Health
Endometriosis is a common chronic medical condition affecting up to 10% of females. Endometriosis is characterized by endometrial-like cells outside the uterus. Endometrial cells are the cells that line the uterine cavity. Endometrial cells are hormonally responsive...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 24, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Thyroid, Women's Health
Hashimoto’s Disease is the medical name given to autoimmune hypothyroidism. It affects 1-2% of Americans, primarily women. With this autoimmune condition, the body produces antibodies known as Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies or TPO antibodies, that attack the thyroid,...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 22, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Thyroid, Women's Health
Between 1 and 10% of adults have some form of thyroid dysfunction. If you suspect there is a problem with your thyroid, your doctor will likely order a TSH test. Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease are usually...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 3, 2021 | Fertility, Functional Medicine, Women's Health
PCOS, short for polycystic ovary syndrome, affects 1 in 10 women. It is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of childbearing age. A typical PCOS treatment plan from traditional medicine is Metformin (a medication used to treat abnormal blood sugar in...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 3, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Hormonal Imbalances, Women's Health
Tired of dreading your period? You’re not alone. Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, affects over 90% of women. Often when women present with classic symptoms of PMS–fatigue, headache, bloating, and mood swings–they are only offered one treatment option: birth...
by Alex Yampolsky | Apr 30, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Hormonal Imbalances, Women's Health
Chances are you’ve heard the word menopause more than perimenopause. You’ve heard about the hot flashes. And the mood swings. And the weight gain.Menopause is portrayed as this rollercoaster of symptoms that suddenly occurs when you’re in your 40s or 50s. But that...