At Wichita Health and Wellness, we separate ourselves from other offices for multiple reasons. As mentioned previously, the idea is finding the root cause of a patient’s concern. Traditionally in a conventional setting, options are provided to patients that treat the symptoms, ultimately allowing the underlying cause to continue unaddressed. Often times a person’s lifestyle may need modification as it relates to nutrition, physical activity, eliminating toxin/chemical exposure, endocrine disruptors etc. Other circumstances may best benefit from utilization of supplements or herbal medicines, hormone replacement therapy, and sometimes pharmaceutical therapies. Specifically relating to women’s health, Wichita Health and Hormone Clinic is different than a traditional women’s health clinic. One example is PMS: while a conventional setting may prescribe antidepressants, alternative options may include supporting female hormones with appropriate supplements and assessing certain hormone labs at specific times during a menstrual cycle. Another example is irregular periods: this may traditionally be treated with hormonal birth control pills but may be managed more naturally with stress management, hormone supporting supplements, or removing exposures that have an action on hormone receptors. Endometriosis is commonly treated with surgical options; however, many patients find relief by instituting changes that reduce inflammation among other supportive options. Another way we separate ourselves is by spending adequate time with the patient. In a traditional setting, you may notice your appointment slot is within a 10 or 20 minute window. Here at Wichita Health and Hormone Clinic, we have a different style of clinical medicine. We are able to spend 30-60 minutes with a patient, allowing for a more thorough and extensive history to be obtained.

If you are struggling with any wellness concerns you believe may be affecting your overall health as a woman, please call Wichita Health and Hormone Clinic to make an appointment with Sarah, the women’s health nurse practitioner.