Women’s health & menopause from a functional medicine perspective

Hormonal health is central to a woman’s overall wellbeing — yet too often, women are dismissed, rushed, or told their symptoms are "just part of getting older."

At Healixa Health, we take a functional medicine approach to women’s health and menopause, looking beyond hormonal changes to understand the why behind your symptoms. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or struggling with PMS, fatigue, mood swings, or irregular cycles, we work to uncover the root causes of imbalance and help you feel like yourself again.

Understanding hormonal health in midlife

From a functional medicine perspective, symptoms like hot flushes, brain fog, low mood, poor sleep, anxiety, low libido, weight gain, and fatigue aren’t just about low oestrogen — they’re a signal that your body is out of balance and needs support.

Hormonal shifts are natural — but how your body experiences them is influenced by many factors, including:

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Our processes

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Whether you’re considering HRT, want a holistic hormone reset, or simply feel something’s off — we’re here to help you feel balanced, energised, and well in your body again.

  • To guide a personalised treatment plan, we may recommend targeted functional testing, such as:

    ◦ DUTCH Hormone Testing – to assess oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol patterns, and hormone metabolism pathways

    ◦ Comprehensive Thyroid Panel – including TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies

    ◦ Nutrient and Mineral Testing – particularly B12, iron, magnesium, zinc, iodine, and vitamin D

    ◦ GI360 or Comprehensive Stool Test – to assess gut health, microbiome balance, and inflammation

    ◦ Liver function and detoxification markers

    ◦ Adrenal Stress Testing – to explore cortisol rhythm and stress response

    ◦ Blood sugar and insulin resistance markers – such as fasting insulin, HbA1c, and glucose curves

  • Once we’ve explored your full health story and reviewed your test results, we create a personalised, integrative plan that may include:

    ◦ Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to rebalance hormones and reduce inflammation

    ◦ Targeted supplements to support hormone production, detoxification, and adrenal resilience

    ◦ Sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation support

    ◦ Breathwork or mindfulness tools to support mood and emotional wellbeing

    ◦ Guidance around HRT (hormone replacement therapy), including natural and bioidentical options, when appropriate

    ◦ Ongoing support and regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust your plan

A root-cause to Women’s Health

Midlife is not a diagnosis — it’s a transition. With the right support, it can be a time of renewal, strength, and clarity. At Healixa Health, we offer a space where your symptoms are taken seriously, your concerns are validated, and your care is personalised.

Ready to take a root-cause approach to your hormones?