Female Health

Whether your periods are irregular, heavy, too short or too long, there are effective ways to get your cycle on track. TCM gynecology has been successful in treating women’s health for thousands of years. Functional Medicine has hormone precursors, compounded BHRT, and other nutritionals that can address whatever symptoms you’re experiencing. Dr. Hackett has years of experience with both.

Whether you are in ART/IVF treatment or want to go completely natural, Dr. Hackett can support you with her proprietary protocols. Another factor that is difficult to manage is that C19 and the injections have made unexplained fertility problems increase. Your immune system plays a big part in conception and implantation.

There are natural solutions to help you create the family you want. Dr. Hackett reviews your labs and any treatment you’ve had previously to determine the best protocol for you. She has helped dozens of couples with their fertility health and there are plenty of children to show for it!

There are many lab tests that can help us understand the root causes of your health issues.

DUTCH tests are a great place to start or gain more clarity on your hormonal health. A comprehensive map of your cycle helps understand changes across your ‘month’: Cycle Mapping or Cycle Mapping Plus for 35 hormones, OATs, and Cortisol regulation data.

If you need a quick window into your overall hormonal balance: DUTCH Complete or CompletePlus These kits are for women and men.

Your cycle need not be misery. Cramps? Migraine? Mood Swings? GI issues? Body pain? There’s no need to suffer. Dr. Tracy has herbs (and acupuncture) for that!

Menopause is diagnosed after you have gone at least six months without a period. Weight gain, changes in hair, skin, and nails, hot flashes or feeling overheated generally, abnormal sweating, bone weakness, vaginal dryness, digestive problems, insomnia, cancers, and mood dysregulation are common health issues that occur when the ovaries stop functioning. The adrenals pick up where they leave off, so there’s THAT. Cortisol regulation can be key to a more comfortable menopause journey.

Childbirth, trauma, and aging can complicate pelvic health significantly. Dr. Hackett has proprietary acupuncture treatments to encourage better control.

UTIs and other infections can be eliminated through proper care with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Diastasis recti is a common complication with pregnancy. Cases wherein surgery has not been the primary recommendation can respond well to acupuncture. Tissue knitting can be accelerated with electroacupuncture (very light electrical stimulation applied to the acu points) and other advanced, but natural treatments. Treatment plans are determined in a case by case basis.

Dr. Hackett has been a practicing herbalist for four decades. She can develop a custom herbal formula for you or have hormone or peptide support compounded for you.

Life is complex enough. There’s no need to suffer through monthly agony on top of it. Fertility treatment is running a gantlet on its own. Be heard and supported through this sometimes all-too-clinical and chilly process. Give Dr. Tracy a call or send an email with your specific questions. She’s helped hundreds of women live happier, healthier lives.

At around age 35, your body typically experiences a “hormone cliff”. You stop making as much hormone as you did in earlier years, and the symptoms ensue. Period length and bleeding changes, sleep dysregulation with hot flushes and night sweats can occur, changes to libido and your GI health can start or worsen, mood changes, bone health changes, and dry hair, skin, and nails become problematic. Thyroid problems and autoimmune disease commonly start or become worse as hormone cycling becomes irregular.

Chinese medicine is extremely effective in treating endometriosis, which Dr. Hackett has many years of experience helping women get relief. Herbal formulas and acupuncture are best for treating the pain, excess bleeding, and anemia.

PCOS is a graded category of symptoms. You may have some or all of the symptoms. Unexplained infertility is often a related to a PCOS-type dysregulation and immune system regulation. If you have thyroid regulation issues, abdominal pain mid-cycle, a history of cystic ovaries, abnormal hair growth, cystic or chronic acne, and irregular menstruation you may have clinical PCOS. If you have some of these symptoms, Dr. Hackett adjusts her protocol to address your unique situation.