WOMENS WELLNESS
“It is impossible to achieve optimal health without a properly functioning hormonal system”
- David Brownstein, MD -The miracle of natural hormones
Your hormone levels are not only responsible for you mood, energy and vitality at any given time, but also have major impacts on aging and longevity. In particular, cardiovascular health, bone health, and brain functioning and prevention of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Dr Beningfield is passionate about empowering you with the knowledge of what your hormones are doing, how this affects your current wellbeing as well as your long term health, and how you can make your hormones work in your favour!
Women’s Wellness
services available at Fraiche
Perimenopause and menopause health
Perimenopause can be a tumultuous time during which women may experience distressing symptoms.
The use of bioidentical hormones (hormones identical to those produced by the body, unlike conventional HRT) is a safe and effective way to manage symptoms, as well as get the benefits of Estrogen and Progesterone - skin health, anti-aging effects, heart, brain and bone protection.
Contraception
Choosing the form of contraception best suited to you is not as simple as prescribing “The Pill”, which can have many hidden side effects.
One effective, natural and empowering method of contraception often ignored by the medical profession is the symptothermal method.
Pap smears
Dr Beningfield can assist with your annual Pap smear. Cytology is sent to Lancet laboratories.
Breast examinations and mammograms
Dr Beningfield can assist with breast examinations, as well as order and interpret your mammogram scans, which are done at Alberlito Hospital radiology department
Women’s Wellness services available at Fraiche
Dexa bone scans
Dr Beningfield can assist with ordering and interpreting of your Dexa Bone scans, which are done at Alberlito Hospital radiology department. Holistic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia is absolutely essential to your longevity and health. Fractures are a leading cause of death in women. Bioidentical hormone therapy is one of the most important options available to us for bone protection.
Hormone Imbalances
Besides the reproductive hormones, there are many other hormones that contribute to your overall wellbeing. Hormone imbalances can show up in many unusual ways - weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, to name a few. Testing for and treating imbalances in thyroid hormone levels, adrenal hormone levels, and others can be done with Dr Beningfield.
PCOS
Can be managed through lifestyle, supplements, medications and importantly bioidentical hormone therapy. This common, but debilitating condition can significantly impact on overall health and fertility.
Endometriosis
Endometriosisis a debilitating condition where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine lining. Because estrogen is the hormone that stimulates growth of the endometriosis, while progesterone stabilises it, bioidentical hormone therapy can be used to help balance the hormones and prevent the growth and spread of endometrial tissue. This can relieve symptoms, and potentially assist in fertility difficulties.