The Hormonal Web

Hormones do not act in isolation — they are an interconnected web. Elevated oestrogen impacts cortisol. Cortisol suppresses progesterone. Insulin resistance worsens androgen excess. Thyroid function affects every hormone's receptor sensitivity.

Naturopathic hormonal treatment addresses the whole hormonal system — not individual hormones in isolation.

Conditions We Address

Our hormonal health programs support:

  • PMS and PMDD — mood, bloating, breast tenderness, cramping
  • Irregular menstrual cycles and anovulation
  • PCOS — androgen excess, insulin resistance, cycle irregularity
  • Endometriosis — inflammation, pain, and immune dysregulation
  • Perimenopause — transition support, cycle changes, hot flushes
  • Thyroid conditions — hypothyroid, Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Oestrogen dominance — heavy periods, fibroids, mood symptoms
  • Post-pill hormonal rebalancing

Testing and Assessment

We use the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test, saliva cortisol mapping, comprehensive thyroid panels (including T3, T4, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies — not just TSH), and basic blood work to build a complete hormonal picture before prescribing.

Natural Hormonal Support Tools

Our therapeutic toolkit for hormonal health includes:

  • Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree): Regulates LH/FSH ratio and supports progesterone
  • DIM (Diindolylmethane): Supports healthy oestrogen metabolism in the liver
  • Selenium and zinc: Essential for thyroid hormone conversion
  • Magnesium glycinate: Reduces PMS, supports insulin sensitivity
  • Peony and Licorice (Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang): PCOS androgen reduction
  • Liver support herbs: Optimise oestrogen detoxification and clearance
Hormonal balance is not a static state — it is a dynamic conversation between your biology and your environment. Naturopathy facilitates that conversation.

Evidence Highlight

A systematic review in Phytotherapy Research (2017) found Vitex agnus-castus significantly reduced PMS symptoms across multiple domains (mood, physical, and behavioural) compared to placebo, with effects comparable to pharmaceutical management in several head-to-head trials.

Restore Your Hormonal Balance

Book a hormonal health consultation at Health Therapies Clinics — comprehensive testing and personalised naturopathic support.

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