For many women, post-menopause can feel like an unexpected and isolating season of life. While the reproductive years may be behind you, the physical and emotional changes that follow can be just as challenging—sometimes even more so. Hot flashes, brain fog, low energy, weight gain, joint pain, and mood fluctuations can all persist long after the last menstrual cycle, leaving many women to wonder: Is this just something I have to live with?
The answer is no—you don’t have to just cope. With the right support, post-menopause can be a time of renewed vitality, strength, and purpose.
At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, we are dedicated to helping women move beyond symptom management and into a life of lasting wellness. Dr. Mark Stengler, a nationally recognized natural medicine expert and bestselling author, offers an evidence-based, compassionate approach rooted in both science and faith. His care model blends advanced diagnostics with natural therapies and Christian values—helping you heal not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally as well.
If you’re seeking natural post-menopause relief near La Mesa, the Stengler Center is just a short drive away in Encinitas, CA. Many women from East County San Diego choose Dr. Stengler for his personalized attention, holistic treatment plans, and unwavering commitment to treating the whole person.
Post-menopause begins when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, signaling the official end of her reproductive years. While this milestone may bring relief from monthly cycles, it also ushers in a new stage of hormonal change—one that can significantly affect a woman’s health, mood, and overall quality of life.
As estrogen and progesterone levels continue to decline, many women experience lasting or newly emerging symptoms that can interfere with daily living and long-term well-being.
Post-menopause impacts several critical areas of health:
These are not just nuisances—they’re signals from your body that deeper systems need support.
When women seek help for post-menopausal symptoms, they’re often offered conventional treatments such as synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT), antidepressants, or other symptom-managing drugs. While these interventions can offer short-term relief, they rarely provide the comprehensive healing and personalized care women truly need.
Synthetic HRT—commonly prescribed in traditional medicine—uses non-bioidentical hormones that differ from those naturally produced by the body. While they may ease hot flashes or bone loss, they also come with documented risks including:
Antidepressants and other medications are sometimes prescribed for mood swings, sleep problems, or energy crashes. However, these drugs often mask symptoms without addressing hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or adrenal stress—the very root causes of post-menopausal discomfort.
And most importantly, conventional care tends to be one-size-fits-all. Many women receive the same standard dosage or advice, without consideration of their unique:
This approach can leave women feeling unheard, underserved, and still struggling.
At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, post-menopausal care is never about masking symptoms or applying a generic protocol. Instead, Dr. Mark Stengler provides a deeply personalized, whole-person approach that gets to the root of what’s causing discomfort—so true healing can begin.
Dr. Stengler’s integrative care model is based on three pillars:
Advanced diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, and faith-based healing. This means every woman’s care plan is tailored to her unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Unlike conventional care that relies heavily on symptom description alone, Dr. Stengler uses detailed lab testing to gain a full understanding of your body’s internal balance. This includes:
What truly sets Dr. Stengler apart is his belief that healing is not just physical—it’s emotional and spiritual, too. That’s why your care may also include:
This approach reflects Dr. Stengler’s commitment to treating the person, not just the symptoms. Every woman who walks through the doors of the Stengler Center is seen as a whole individual—worthy of time, compassion, and expert guidance.
Women in La Mesa and throughout East County San Diego turn to Dr. Mark Stengler not just for his medical expertise—but for his deep compassion, integrity, and commitment to whole-person healing. At a time when many women feel dismissed or rushed through conventional care, the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine offers a refreshing, empowering alternative.
Dr. Stengler is known for providing results-driven, evidence-based care that blends the best of conventional diagnostics with natural, non-invasive therapies. Whether you're struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalance, or ongoing post-menopausal symptoms, he helps identify the root cause and crafts a care plan that restores balance from the inside out.
La Mesa women appreciate that they can receive expert-level care without relying solely on medications or facing the risks of synthetic hormone therapy. From advanced lab testing to nutritional therapy and BHRT, Dr. Stengler's methods are safe, personalized, and grounded in decades of clinical success.
Why travel out of town for holistic women's health care? Located in nearby Encinitas, the Stengler Center offers easy access to nationally acclaimed integrative medicine. Dr. Stengler has authored multiple bestselling books, served as a health expert on national media, and was recently named “Best in California Doctor” by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).
Still, despite his national recognition, Dr. Stengler remains accessible and deeply connected to the needs of his Southern California patients—including those from La Mesa and surrounding communities.
One of the reasons women choose Dr. Stengler is his Christian-based approach to healing. For many patients, it’s comforting to receive care from a physician who shares their faith and integrates prayer, encouragement, and biblical truth into the healing process—when desired by the patient.
This faith-aligned care model respects each woman’s beliefs while addressing the very real physical and emotional transitions of post-menopause.
"Dr. Stengler’s approach helped me get my life back. I had been struggling with brain fog and exhaustion for years. Within weeks of his plan, I started sleeping again and feeling clear-headed. I'm so grateful I found him!"
— Maria G., La Mesa, CA
"I love that Dr. Stengler’s care includes prayer and Christian encouragement. It’s rare to find a doctor who supports your body and your faith."
— Denise T., East County San Diego
You are not alone. There is a path to healing. If you’re a woman in La Mesa struggling with post-menopausal symptoms—whether it’s fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, or hormonal imbalance—know that relief is possible, and help is close by.
At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, we’re here to listen, evaluate, and guide you with compassionate, personalized care grounded in both science and faith. With Dr. Mark Stengler’s integrative approach, you can move beyond coping and start thriving again.
Whether you prefer in-person visits or the convenience of telehealth, your journey to renewed wellness is just one step away.
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Explore other integrative solutions designed to support women at every stage of hormonal health:
👉 Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
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