Recognise the Signs
Common Symptoms
Hormones control nearly every process in your body. When they're off, everything feels off.
Irregular or Painful Periods
Heavy periods, PMS, cramping, or cycles that have become unpredictable signal estrogen-progesterone imbalance.
Weight Gain Around the Midsection
Stubborn belly fat that won't budge despite diet and exercise is a hallmark of cortisol and insulin dysregulation.
Low Libido & Sexual Dysfunction
Decreased sex drive in both men and women often stems from testosterone, DHEA, or estrogen imbalances.
Mood Swings & Irritability
Anxiety, depression, rage, and emotional volatility that worsen at certain times of the month or during perimenopause.
Sleep Disruption
Difficulty falling asleep, waking at 2–4 AM, night sweats, and unrefreshing sleep tied to cortisol and progesterone.
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Vasomotor symptoms caused by declining estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause and menopause.
Beyond the Surface
Root Causes We Investigate
Estrogen Dominance
Excess estrogen relative to progesterone — caused by poor estrogen detoxification, xenoestrogen exposure, gut dysbiosis, and chronic stress.
HPA Axis Dysfunction
Chronic stress dysregulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, disrupting cortisol rhythm and cascading into sex hormone imbalances.
Insulin Resistance
Elevated insulin drives excess testosterone production (PCOS) and inhibits sex hormone-binding globulin, creating a cascade of hormonal disruption.
Environmental Endocrine Disruptors
BPA, phthalates, parabens, and pesticides mimic estrogen and block androgen receptors, silently disrupting hormonal balance.
Liver Detoxification Impairment
The liver metabolizes and clears hormones. Sluggish Phase I/II detoxification leads to hormone accumulation and recirculation.
Nutrient Deficiencies
Magnesium, B6, zinc, and vitamin D are cofactors for hormone production and metabolism. Deficiencies are epidemic and rarely assessed.
Our Process
The Functional Medicine Approach
We use advanced hormone testing to map your complete hormonal landscape — then address what's actually driving the imbalance.
DUTCH Complete Hormone Test
The gold standard in hormone testing. We measure estrogen metabolites, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol rhythm, melatonin, and organic acids — far beyond standard blood work.
Metabolic & Gut Assessment
We evaluate insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, gut microbiome health, and liver detoxification capacity — all of which directly influence hormone balance.
Targeted Rebalancing Protocol
Your personalized plan may include dietary changes, targeted supplementation, stress management techniques, toxin reduction strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
Monitor & Optimize
We retest at 90-day intervals to track improvements, adjust protocols, and ensure you're moving toward optimal hormonal function — not just 'normal range.'
Patient Stories
Real Results, Real People
"I'd been on birth control for 15 years to 'manage' my hormones. Dr. Crifase helped me come off it safely, balance my hormones naturally, and I feel better than I did in my 20s."
Amanda R.
Estrogen dominance & PMS, age 36
"My testosterone was in the gutter and my doctor said it was 'just aging.' Six months into Dr. Crifase's protocol, my levels doubled and I have my energy and drive back."
Michael T.
Low testosterone, age 48
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