Women’s health doesn’t get nearly the amount of attention it deserves. Common women’s health conditions often go overlooked and many care providers utilize treatment methods universally for both men and women—whether that’s the best choice or not.
At BioSymmetry Wilmington, we believe in a more personal approach to care.
Below, we discuss how we’re redefining care for six common women’s health challenges:
1. Hormonal Imbalance
A woman’s body has more than 50 different hormones, traveling throughout the body and impacting a wide range of factors, including:
- Growth
- Mood
- Metabolism
- Sleep
- Reproduction
- Sexual function
If even one of these bodily chemicals is off-balance—i.e. if your body produces too much or too little of the hormone—you can experience a variety of hormone-related health issues, such as:
- Irregular menstruation
- Infertility
- Mood swings
- Weight management challenges
- Hair & skin problems
- Thyroid disorders
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Vaginal atrophy & dryness
Through comprehensive hormone replacement therapy (HRT) services, BioSymmetry Wilmington helps women combat the negative effects of hormonal changes resulting from natural processes like menopause and aging.
We use a few different methods, including:
- Oral medication (estrogen, progesterone, and even testosterone)
- Skin patches & creams
- Subdermal Pellet Therapy
Learn more about our bio-identical HRT services for women.
2. Weight Management
Lots of women across the globe struggle to meet their healthy weight goals. But the problem is often more than just a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. Genetics, body composition, metabolism, and hormonal fluctuations can make weight loss and management especially difficult for many women.
This is where medical weight loss comes in.
Guided by weight loss expert Dr. Holmes, BioSymmetry Wilmington helps women of all ages across Wilmington and Leland, NC regain control of their weight through…
- Comprehensive blood testing, body composition assessments, an EKG, and metabolism assessment
- Personalized diet & exercise plans
- Weight loss medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide)
- Close monitoring & adjustment of dosages for optimal results
Learn more about our medical weight loss program.
3. Pelvic Floor Weakness
Natural processes like pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause can severely weaken the muscles and connective tissue at the base of a woman’s pelvis.
This can lead to several pelvic floor issues, such as:
- Incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine)
- Increased urinary frequency & urgency
- Constipation
- Painful or incomplete bowel movements
- Back or pelvic discomfort
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
Fortunately, there are things women of all ages can do to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. At BioSymmetry Wilmington, our pelvic floor stimulation program, Emsella®, optimizes pelvic health by delivering pain-free supramaximal contractions to the pelvic floor across a series of several sessions.
Learn more about our approach to pelvic floor health.
4. Vaginal Dryness & Atrophy
At various times throughout a woman’s life—like during menopause, while breastfeeding, or when undergoing radiation or chemotherapy for cancer—estrogen levels can decrease. This reduces the moisture in the vagina and can, in turn, cause thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls (a phenomenon called vaginal atrophy).
This condition is very common and can be extremely uncomfortable, causing…
- Genital itching
- Pain during sex
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Yeast infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Frequent urination
- Burning when you pee
- Incontinence (urinary leakage)
But with new advances in sexual health, women now have options to help them restore vaginal health and say goodbye to vaginal dryness and discomfort.
BioSymmetry Wilmington offers a unique solutions to address the issue. Our female enhancement shot is a non-invasive treatment that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to regenerate the vaginal system and optimize overall vaginal health.
5. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom (PCOS)
Affecting approximately 10% of premenopausal women, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder caused by a unique resistance to insulin. The disorder can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Cysts
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Acne
- Obesity & weight management challenges
- Glucose intolerance
- Increased risk of diabetes
- Lipid abnormalities
- Facial hair growth
- Male pattern thinning (in severe cases)
As is the way at BioSymmetry Wilmington, we take a whole-patient approach to PCOS treatment, combining custom-tailored diet and exercise plans with medical measures to regulate menstrual cycles, treat insulin resistance, address facial hair, and optimize thyroid function.
Learn more about our PCOS-specific services.
6. Hypothyroidism
Over 17% of U.S. adults have a condition called hypothyroidism where their thyroid gland fails to produce enough of the thyroid hormone. This hormone plays an essential role in regulating metabolism. While this condition impacts both men and women, it’s far more prevalent for women.
An underactive thyroid can cause a wide range of symptoms, such as:
- Weakness
- Cold sensitivity
- Fatigue
- Thin hair, skin, or nails
- Weight gain
- Increased body fat
- Loss of energy & motivation
- Loss of cognition or memory
- Depression
- Loss of well-being
Using a combination of medication and diet changes, the BioSymmetry Wilmington team helps women with hypothyroidism combat these symptoms and effectively regulate their thyroid function.
Discover the BioSymmetry Wilmington Difference
All six of the conditions listed above share one thing in common—they demand personalized care. Tired of feeling misunderstood by healthcare providers? Register as a new patient with BioSymmetry Wilmington and experience our liberating approach to women’s health.
We don’t just treat symptoms – we empower you to regain control of your well-being.
