In addition to providing support for general adult health conditions, the doctors at Tara Natural Medicine also provide care specific to women’s needs. These include well-woman exams (breast exam and pap smear), and treatment for menopausal symptoms, fertility issues, menstrual disorders, abnormal pap smears, and gynecological infections.
Menopause and MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy)
At Tara Natural Medicine, we understand that hormonal changes can profoundly impact a woman’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions, but symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disruption, hot flashes, mood changes, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, low libido, and irregular cycles can significantly affect quality of life.
Our approach to hormone therapy is individualized and rooted in whole-person care. We take time to understand each patient’s symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and health goals while also evaluating the broader factors that influence hormone balance — including stress, thyroid health, adrenal function, nutrition, sleep, inflammation, and metabolic health. We also may include testing as part of our overall evaluation, as understanding of each woman’s unique hormone balance and hormone metabolism is a vital part of treating each woman.
When appropriate, we offer personalized bioidentical hormone therapy plans designed to support symptom relief while promoting long-term wellness and healthy aging. Treatment may include estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone support, alongside nutrition counseling, targeted supplementation, herbal therapies, lifestyle recommendations, and ongoing monitoring to ensure therapy remains safe and effective.
Bio-identical hormones are compounded uniquely for each individual, and provide hormones that are identical in structure to those found in the human body. In order to restore optimal function to the body, bio-identical hormones may be prescribed for a short or longer period of time. Our goal is not simply to “replace hormones,” but to help women feel more balanced, energized, mentally clear, resilient, and connected to their health through every stage of life. In addition to using bio-identical hormones, the doctors also use bio-identical thyroid hormones (armour thyroid or NP throid) in their treatment of thyroid dysfunction.
Treatment for Abnormal Pap Smears
Dr. Levy performs escharotic treatments as part of a comprehensive approach to treating cervical dysplasia and abnormal pap smears. The escharotic treatment is an in-office procedure that encourages a gentle sloughing of abnormal, damaged cervical cells using natural enzymes and herbs and supports the re-growth of healthy tissue. Treatments take place twice weekly for 4-6 weeks, depending on the recommendation of your doctor.