Women’s Health Optimization

For anyone assigned female at birth (AFAB), routine women’s health optimization can support healthy aging and overall wellness, and provide peace of mind. At Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine, naturopathic wellness doctor Stefani Hayes, ND, LAc, and the team offer various women’s health services, including routine checkups, lab testing, and preventive care. Call the Portland, Oregon-based office to schedule an appointment or book online today. 

What is women’s health optimization?

Women’s health optimization provides sex-specific care for people assigned female at birth (AFAB). Integrative naturopathic medicine serves as a supplement by providing personalized, whole-person care to improve your health and wellness and support longevity.

Even though men and women experience many of the same medical issues, reproductive anatomy and hormonal changes can present unique health concerns and risks.

Participating in an annual women’s health exam is one of the easiest ways to protect your general well-being. It can help catch potential issues, such as high blood pressure, early when they’re easiest to treat, and let you ask questions or discuss specific concerns with a qualified healthcare provider. 

Which conditions can women’s health optimization address?

Women’s health optimization at Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine can help with the following conditions and more:

• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS
• Pelvic pain
• Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
• Dyspareunia (pain during sex)
• Vulvadynia (painful female genitals)
• Recurrent vaginitis (inflammation or infection of the vagina)
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Alopecia (hair loss)
• Insomnia
• Fibroids
• Uterine polyps
• Congenital uterine anomalies (abnormalities) 
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Perimenopause and menopause symptoms 
• Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)
• Recurrent implantation failure (RIF)
• Asherman’s syndrome, uterine scarring, and thin uterine lining
• Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
• Obesity
• Digestive conditions
• Thyroid diseases
• Fatigue
• Autoimmune system disorders 

Dr. Hayes is a nationally recognized expert in treating endometriosis and adenomyosis.

What services does integrative women’s health optimization provide?

The Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine team offers various women’s health optimization services, including:

Fertility

Fertility treatments focus on helping you get pregnant and have a healthy baby. Depending on your needs, the team may recommend treatments to lower stress, support hormonal health, or optimize your well-being. 

Some common fertility treatments include moxibustion, cupping, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. The team also offers intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an emerging treatment for unexplained infertility and recurrent in vitro fertilization (IVF) implantation failures.

Metabolic health

Metabolic health improves the way your body converts food to energy. More specifically, it focuses on nutrition and wellness to reduce the risk of chronic conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes, or to help manage them.

Digestive health

Digestive health focuses on your digestive system, including your stomach and intestines. Modern diets often contain highly processed foods that increase the risk of digestive issues like diarrhea and constipation. 

Integrative medicine addresses these and other similar issues through improved nutrition, supplementation, and stress management. Together, these factors can help support gut health and promote healthy digestion.

Adjunctive pregnancy care and related services

When a pregnancy is considered high risk, adjunctive pregnancy care can help support a healthier pregnancy and lower the risk of complications. The team offers various services to help pregnant people stay comfortable and healthy until it’s time to give birth.

Postpartum wellness

After giving birth, many people feel exhausted and emotionally drained. Postpartum care makes it easier to manage these symptoms with ongoing support. That often includes treatments to balance hormones, ease post-childbirth-related pain, and improve mental well-being. If you’re interested in a cosmetic refresh or thicker hair, we offer PRP with microneedling.

Maya abdominal therapy

Maya abdominal therapy is a noninvasive, external massage technique used to treat common women’s health concerns, such as infertility, pelvic floor dysfunction, and digestive issues. It’s thought to “clear congestion” in the reproductive organs, supporting conception and general wellness. 

Intrauterine PRP infusion

Sometimes, women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), experience recurrent implant failure. Intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion offers a minimally invasive way to improve reproductive health and support fertility outcomes. 

How often should I schedule women’s health optimization visits?

The Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine team encourages anyone AFAB to schedule a women’s health exam at least once a year or more often to manage any conditions or concerns they may be experiencing.

To schedule a women’s health optimization appointment, call the Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine office or book online today.