Normal physiological changes to the uterus lining occurs on a cycle of 21-35 day intervals. Having regular cycles is important for hormonal balance as well as for fertility. Irregularities like excessive pain, excessive bleeding or absence of periods may indicate further gynaecological condition which justifies investigation and management.

Definitions: 

• Amenorrhoea:  Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation in someone who has not had a period by age 15. Secondary amenorrhea refers to the absence of three or more periods in a row by someone who has had periods in the past.
• Dysmenorrhoea: Painful periods and menstrual cramping.
• Menorrhagia: Abnormally heavy uterine bleeding during a menstrual period.
• Oligomenorrhoea: Infrequent menstrual periods (fewer than six to eight periods per year).
• Metrorrhagia: Abnormal bleeding between regular menstrual periods.
• Premature ovarian failure: The early cessation of ovarian function before 40 years of age.
• Menopause: The natural cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle, marking the end of fertility, occurring at an average age of 52 years.

Every woman has her own story and experience of her reproductive wellness. Whilst some similarities often exist in hormonal conditions, Megan understands that no two cases are the same. Like puzzle pieces, it is in the details that we uncover underlying contributing factors, the clinical symptoms and begin to manage and alleviate issues with reproductive disorder. Common conditions of interest include:

Gynaecological complaints for all ages:

• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• PMS and PMDD
• Pelvic pain and PID
• Heavy and/or frequent bleeding
• Fibroids and polyps
• Recurrent UTI
• Peri-menopause and Menopause
• Sleep, mood and anxiety
• Breast, endometrial and ovarian oncology support

Naturopathy operates on a multi-system approach and this is ever so true when we address reproductive health. An example here is in endometriosis and considering the condition through the lens of immune dysfunction and gut function as well as looking at the hormones.

Treatments will be varied and include dietary and lifestyle modifications, nutritional supplements to address deficiencies and herbal medicines that will focus on the underlying disorder. Every prescription is entirely tailor made for an individualised approach to reproductive health.

With a post-graduate Master of Reproductive Medicine and an array of successful treatment outcomes, patients have total confidence in Megan’s experience in this tricky area.