Naturopathic Support for Perimenopause and Menopause in Ottawa and Ontario
Perimenopause and menopause can affect how you feel in your body in ways that are hard to predict. Many people notice changes in sleep, mood, energy, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, headaches, joint aches, libido, cycle changes, and weight distribution. Sometimes symptoms are mild. Sometimes they change daily life. And the symptoms can change several times through the course of perimenopause.
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Naturopathic care can help you make sense of symptoms, rule out common contributors, and build a plan that is evidence informed, personalized, and realistic. Care can be used alongside your family doctor, OB, or other healthcare providers. Naturopathic care is focused on supportive the transition through perimenopause and supporting both quality of life as well as staying healthy in menopause. From cardiovascular health, hormone balance, mood support, sleep regulation, stress management, relief from joint pain and much more.
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At our clinic we support patients in-person in Ottawa and through secure virtual care across Ontario.
Common Concerns Related to Menopause that we Treat
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Hot flashes and night sweats
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Sleep disruption and middle of the night waking
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Mood changes, irritability, and anxiety patterns
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Brain fog and concentration changes
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Cycle changes including heavier bleeding or shortened cycles during perimenopause
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Low libido, vaginal dryness, and discomfort
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Frequent genitourinary tract infections and dysbiosis
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Weight changes and metabolic health concerns
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Fatigue and reduced resilience
A Realistic Approach to Thriving during Menopause
There is no single best menopause protocol. What works depends on your symptom pattern, health history, medications, and risk factors. Our approach focuses on:
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Clarity first: identifying the underlying variables driving your symptoms rather than making hypotheses. We use laboratory testing to help guide important health and treatment decisions
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Understanding what is most likely driving symptoms and what needs further medical screening
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Safety first: making sure any treatment that is recommended is cross-checked for safety and risk of interactions with any preexisting treatment, health conditions and current symptoms
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Making sure options are appropriate for your personal risk profile
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Sustainability: we want to help change lives, not just fix a single symptom
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Building changes you can actually maintain without turning midlife into another full time job.
How a Naturopathic Treatment Plan is Built
Your care plan may include:
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Symptom mapping and detailed review of triggers for problematic symptoms
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Identifying patterns, common symptom triggers, and opportunities for meaningful changes
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Nutrition and lifestyle foundations
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Supporting sleep, energy, stress resilience, and metabolic health
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Clinical nutrition planning
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When appropriate, a personalized supplement plan chosen for safety, quality, and practicality.
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Hormone therapy education and treatment when needed
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Botanical medicine can also help with management of several symptoms in many cases
If you are considering hormone therapy, we can review questions to ask, what to monitor, and how to support results with lifestyle foundations. If naturopathic hormone therapies are appropriate within scope, this can be discussed in a structured and risk informed way.
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Long term health strategy
For many people, menopause is also a key time to support bone health, heart health, and metabolic stability.
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Naturopathic care is complementary and does not replace medical care. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed. The goal is to support symptom relief and quality of life with an individualized plan.
What your Naturopathic Appointment can Look Like
Naturopathic consultations focus on the following:
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Your symptoms and timeline
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Cycle patterns if relevant
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Sleep quality, stress load, and energy
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Medical history, medications, and supplements
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Family history and key risk factors
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Past lab work and screening history
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Your goals and preferences
Goals from the consultation and treatment plan include:
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A personalized plan with clear priorities
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Practical next steps you can implement right away
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Guidance on what is optional versus high yield
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Testing considerations to help guide further treatment decisions
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A follow up plan to adjust as symptoms change (it is very common for symptoms to evolve through the course of perimenopause)
When to Seek Medical Assessment Promptly
Please seek prompt medical care if you have:
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Bleeding after menopause
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Very heavy bleeding or bleeding between periods
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Bleeding after sex
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New chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, or new severe headaches
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Unexplained weight loss, persistent fever, or severe night sweats not consistent with the menopausal transition
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New neurologic symptoms such as weakness, vision changes, or confusion
This information is educational and not personal medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I am in perimenopause?
Many people notice changing cycle length, heavier or lighter periods, or new symptoms such as sleep disruption, mood changes, and temperature dysregulation. A structured review helps clarify what is most likely and what else should be ruled out. Detailed lab testing can also help uncover specific hormone imbalances and other underlying issues that may be contributing to or worsening symptoms.
Can Naturopathic care help if I am already considering hormone therapy?
Yes. Many people want support understanding options and creating foundations that improve how they feel, whether they pursue hormone therapy or not. Decisions should be individualized and coordinated with your prescribing clinician. Naturopathic Doctors can also prescribe bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to help with the management of symptoms and support long-term health goals.
Do you offer virtual care across Ontario?
Yes. Consultations are available in person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario.
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Dr. H. Singh, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario who provides evidence informed, individualized care. He supports patients in Ottawa and across Ontario through in person and secure virtual consultations. Recognized by Faces Magazine Ottawa Awards, 2021 to 2024. He is a member of the OAND and the CAND.