Hormone Health

Targeted Hormone Solutions for Men & Women

At the heart of your well-being lies hormonal health, a critical but often overlooked aspect of your overall vitality. Whether you're navigating the complexities of menopause, facing the challenges of low testosterone, struggling with irregular cycles, or seeking relief from hair loss, thyroid or adrenal disorders, we're here to provide expert, tailored care.

Common Conditions Treated for Women

Menopause • Irregular Periods • PMS • Hair Loss • Thyroid • Osteoporosis • Fatigue • Fertility

Common Conditions Treated for Men

Low Testosterone (Low-T) • Hair Loss • Thyroid • Fatigue • Erectile Dysfunction (ED) • Osteoporosis

Women’s Hormone Balance

  • Menopause is more than just a transition; it's a new chapter in a woman's life that comes with its own set of challenges, changes, and opportunities.

    Common symptoms include hot flashes/night sweats, sleep disturbance, menstrual irregularity, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.

    Testing:

    Comprehensive hormone testing can help evaluate your unique hormone profile, how your body detoxifies hormones, and the relationship between menopausal changes and stress hormones, testosterone levels, thyroid function, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and nutrient levels. This is the perfect time to get a new health baseline so you can optimally support your body and mind in the next stage of your life.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Dietary Changes

    • Exercise Recommendations

    • Herbal Supplements

    • BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy)

    • Creams

    • Patchs

    • Pellets

  • For conditions including uterine/ovarian disorders, hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, PCOS, and irregular menstrual cycles.

    This can also be a good starting point for women without underlying health issues, looking to optimize their health pre-pregnancy (hormone balance, nutrient levels, digestive health, and detoxification status).

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify hormone imbalances, micronutrient deficiencies and ovulation issues.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications

    • IVs and/or Oral Supplements

    • Emotional Wellness Support

  • Many women are affected by some type of irregularity in their menstrual cycle, and often times these issues change at different times of life, such as puberty, post-pregnancy, and menopause or with stress.

    Common symptoms include short/long menstrual cycles, heavy or scant bleeding, abdominal pain and cramping, and cycle-related fatigue, acne, or migraines

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify hormone imbalances, micronutrient deficiencies and ovulation issues.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications

    • IVs and/or Oral Supplements

  • Female pattern baldness (or androgenic alopecia in women) involves the thinning and loss of hair on the top of the head and is noticeable especially where the hair is parted. Hair loss can also happen due to underlying nutrient deficiencies or after prolonged stress.

    Symptoms

    Increased hair loss when washing or brushing hair or the gradual widening of the part of other space between hairs, especially on the crown or sides of scalp.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify hormone imbalances and nutrient deficiencies that contribute to hair loss.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications

    • IVs and/or Oral Supplements

  • Adrenal fatigue is a persistent low level of key adrenal or "stress" hormones that can happen after a prolonged period of mental/emotional or physiologic stress.

    Common Symptoms:

    Adrenal fatigue can develop slowly over time, but typically results in fatigue, especially in the morning or afternoon, trouble sleeping, increased irritability, trouble focusing, and poor stress response.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify stress hormone deficiencies, and imbalances in other hormones that contribute to, or can happen as a result of stress hormone deficiencies. It is important to do comprehensive testing in the evaluation of adrenal fatigue since any underlying physiologic stress can contribute to the problem.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications

    • IVs or Supplements to Correct Other Underlying Nutrient Deficiencies or Imbalances

    • Stress Management Techniques

  • Bone loss can impact both men and women, and is especially pronounced after the menopausal hormonal shifts that result in lowered levels of estrogen and testosterone.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify hormone imbalances and nutrient deficiencies that contribute to bone loss.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications

    • Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Protocols for Remineralization

  • Thyroid problems are among the most common health conditions treated in the United States. This is partly because so many things can affect thyroid gland function, including stress, autoimmune problems, other hormone imbalances, underlying nutrient deficiencies, and other causes of inflammation.

    Thyroid hormones impact almost every other part of the body, so any dysfunction can create a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Because the thyroid is such an integral part of health, a comprehensive testing and treatment approach is necessary to support the thyroid back to optimal function, while supporting other body systems which have been impacted.

    For autoimmune causes to thyroid dysfunction, there is additional treatment focus on addressing causes of immune dysregulation that can activate the autoimmune process.

    Common Symptoms

    Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) can cause fatigue, low mood/low motivation, weight gain or difficult weight loss, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, and hair loss.

    High thyroid function (hyperthyroidism) can cause fatigue or increased energy, racing thoughts, feeling hot, anxiety, heart palpitations or increased blood pressure, weight loss, loose stools, and insomnia.

    Testing

    Functional lab testing can help identify the exact type and severity of thyroid dysfunction, and imbalances in other hormones that contribute to, or can happen as a result of thyroid hormone imbalance. Food sensitivity testing is also included here, since it is a common cause of inflammation that can impact thyroid function.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications (for thyroid and other hormones if indicated)

    • IVs or Supplements to Correct Other Underlying Nutrient Deficiencies or Imbalances Including Inflammation

Men’s Hormonal Conditions

  • Low testosterone or low T is a condition experienced by some men whereby production of the male sex hormone, testosterone, dips below normal levels causing a variety of symptoms.

    Common symptoms include decreased sex drive, fatigue, irritability/depression, hair loss, anemia, and osteoporosis.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify low testosterone levels, including other related hormone imbalances or health issues such as stress hormone or thyroid issues, metabolic problems, vitamin deficiencies, and cardiovascular risk.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Dietary & Exercise Changes

    • Herbal Supplements or Prescriptions to Improve Hormone Levels

    • TRT Injections

    • BHRT Pellets (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy)

  • Erectile dysfunction can involve a number of underlying issues, including low testosterone levels and insufficient blood flow to the penis.

    Common symptoms include decreased sex drive and/or inability to achieve or sustain an erection.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify hormone imbalances and underlying cardiovascular risk that can impact a normal erectile response.

    Protocol Can Include:

    • Dietary and exercise recommendations

    • Supplement or Prescription protocols for hormone balance

    • Supplement or Prescription protocols for cardiovascular problems

    • Possible referral for imaging or other cardiovascular studies (not included)

  • Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss in men. Symptoms of male pattern baldness typically begin with a receding hairline.

    Symptoms

    A bald spot usually develops and is followed by thinning hair that can continue slowly for many years. Although the main cause is hormonal, there are also nutritional and inflammatory factors that can cause hair loss.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify hormone imbalances and underlying nutrient deficiencies that can cause increased hair loss or slow hair regrowth.

    Protocol Can Include:

    • Dietary or Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements and/or Prescription Medications

    • IV Therapy or Supplements to Improve Nutrient Levels and Support Hair Regrowth

  • Adrenal fatigue is a persistent low level of key adrenal or "stress" hormones that can happen after a prolonged period of mental/emotional or physiologic stress.

    Common Symptoms:

    Adrenal fatigue can develop slowly over time, but typically results in fatigue, especially in the morning or afternoon, trouble sleeping, increased irritability, trouble focusing, and poor stress response.

    Testing:

    Functional lab testing can help identify stress hormone deficiencies, and imbalances in other hormones that contribute to, or can happen as a result of stress hormone deficiencies. It is important to do comprehensive testing in the evaluation of adrenal fatigue since any underlying physiologic stress can contribute to the problem.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications

    • IVs or Supplements to Correct Other Underlying Nutrient Deficiencies or Imbalances

    • Stress Management Techniques

  • Thyroid problems are among the most common health conditions treated in the United States. This is partly because so many things can affect thyroid gland function, including stress, autoimmune problems, other hormone imbalances, underlying nutrient deficiencies, and other causes of inflammation.

    Thyroid hormones impact almost every other part of the body, so any dysfunction can create a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Because the thyroid is such an integral part of health, a comprehensive testing and treatment approach is necessary to support the thyroid back to optimal function, while supporting other body systems which have been impacted.

    For autoimmune causes to thyroid dysfunction, there is additional treatment focus on addressing causes of immune dysregulation that can activate the autoimmune process.

    Common Symptoms

    Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) can cause fatigue, low mood/low motivation, weight gain or difficult weight loss, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, and hair loss.

    High thyroid function (hyperthyroidism) can cause fatigue or increased energy, racing thoughts, feeling hot, anxiety, heart palpitations or increased blood pressure, weight loss, loose stools, and insomnia.

    Testing

    Functional lab testing can help identify the exact type and severity of thyroid dysfunction, and imbalances in other hormones that contribute to, or can happen as a result of thyroid hormone imbalance. Food sensitivity testing is also included here, since it is a common cause of inflammation that can impact thyroid function.

    Treatment Can Include:

    • Diet and Exercise Modifications

    • Hormone Balancing Supplements or Medications (for thyroid and other hormones if indicated)

    • IVs or Supplements to Correct Other Underlying Nutrient Deficiencies or Imbalances Including Inflammation

We know that every patient has unique health challenges and offer individualized treatment plans for optimal wellness.

As a full-service integrative naturopathic medicine clinic, Spark Health specializes in identifying the root cause of your symptoms and conditions. Be sure to address any additional concerns with your doctor during your consultation.

What Our Patients Are Saying

“After struggling with menopausal symptoms, I finally feel like myself again. The hot flashes and night sweats are gone, and my energy levels have skyrocketed.”

Megan S.

“Dealing with low testosterone was tough, affecting everything from my mood to my energy levels. Testosterone injections brought my levels back to normal and I feel stronger, more energetic, and mentally sharp. ”

David R.

“I suffered from thyroid issues for years, which left me constantly fatigued and struggling with weight gain. I did labs to pinpoint the problem and customized a medication plan just for me. The change is remarkable!”

Laura K.

 Women’s Hormone Health FAQs

  • Spark Health's licensed naturopathic physicians can treat symptoms of menopause with medications or supplements that balance hormone levels to help alleviate symptoms like hot flashes, dry skin, mood, and insomnia.

  • Spark Health offers a comprehensive functional lab blood panel that helps us pinpoint exactly what your body needs. Some women choose natural supplements, while others choose bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. No single supplement can treat all the different symptoms of menopause.

  • The process of menopause can last anywhere from 2-10 years. Some women have minimal symptoms and some experience more severe symptoms.

  • Abnormal menstruation, blocked fallopian tubes, ovarian disorders, and hormonal disorders are all causes of female infertility.

  • Naturopathic treatments for fertility support reproductive function. Conventional treatments include medication to stimulate ovulation and intrauterine insemination and in-vitro fertilization.

  • With traditional fertility treatments, the success varies widely depending on type of treatment, physiological factors and age. Naturopathic treatments can help to increase the success rate by optimizing overall health.

  • - Menstrual periods that are less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart

    - The time between each cycle changes each time

    - Bleeding or spotting between periods, after sex, or during menopause

  • We work together to develop a treatment plan that is specific to each patient's individual needs. Our goal is always to get to the root cause of your concerns, and not just cover up symptoms with medications.

  • - Periods consistently last for more than a week

    - Heavy bleeding or flow

    - Light or scanty bleeding or flow

    - Absence of regular periods

    - Painful periods

    - Severe cramping before or during periods

  • Excessive loss of blood can deplete the body's supply of iron and cause anemia. A mild case of anemia can cause fatigue and weakness. A more severe case can result in headaches, dizziness and shortness of breath.

  • Yes, hair lost because of female pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia can be stimulated to regrow.

  • Fortunately, hair loss due to female pattern balding can be halted once treatment is started. There is no cure, however, and treatment needs to be continued or hair loss will resume. If hair loss is due to an underlying condition, like hypothyroidism or anemia, correcting the condition can reverse hair loss.

  • Hair loss and shedding naturally occurs twice a year, in the spring and fall. If hair loss or shedding continues, it is important to see your doctor for a workup to determine if there is an underlying medical cause.

  • The ability of the hair follicle to grow thicker hair depends on the overall health of the follicle, the treatment used, and the patient's health and stress levels, among other factors.