San Diego, CA

Post-Menopause Relief in San Diego

For many women, entering the post-menopausal stage brings a sense of emotional and physical uncertainty. You may find yourself grappling with persistent fatigue, sleep disruption, weight gain, mood swings, joint pain, or a lack of mental clarity. These changes can feel discouraging—especially when conventional treatments offer little more than symptom management.

But this season of life doesn’t have to mean decline. It can be a time of renewal, energy, and restored vitality.

At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Mark Stengler offers a compassionate, science-based, and faith-centered path to post-menopausal healing. As a nationally recognized natural medicine expert and committed Christian, Dr. Stengler takes a whole-person approach to women’s health—addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs that are often overlooked in traditional care.

Whether you live in downtown San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, La Mesa, or East County, Dr. Stengler’s Encinitas-based clinic is easily accessible—and offers both in-person and telehealth appointments for your convenience. You don’t have to travel far to receive world-class, personalized care that respects your body and your beliefs.

Shortcomings of Conventional Treatment

Many women in San Diego turn to conventional medicine hoping for answers—only to find temporary relief from standard treatments like synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT), antidepressants, or sleep aids. While these may ease symptoms in the short term, they rarely address the underlying causes of hormonal imbalance or promote long-term wellness.

Risks and Limitations of Conventional Care

Synthetic HRT may come with side effects such as bloating, breast tenderness, and increased health risks when not closely monitored.
Antidepressants may dull mood symptoms but fail to correct the hormone-driven root of anxiety, sadness, or irritability.
Sleeping pills can promote dependency and disrupt natural sleep cycles over time.

What Conventional Medicine Often Misses

True healing during the post-menopausal years requires a whole-person approach—something most conventional models simply aren’t designed to provide. Key areas that often go unaddressed include:

Emotional and spiritual care – Your sense of peace, purpose, and faith is vital to your health and healing.
Lifestyle and environmental contributors – Toxins, chronic stress, poor sleep, and sedentary habits can all worsen hormonal imbalance.
Nutritional deficiencies – Without proper nutrient support, the body cannot heal or rebalance hormones effectively.

Dr. Stengler’s Root-Cause Integrative Approach

At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, post-menopause relief starts with uncovering the why. Instead of masking symptoms with medications, Dr. Mark Stengler uses a root-cause approach that gets to the heart of hormonal imbalance, fatigue, mood changes, and other common challenges women face after menopause.

Advanced Diagnostics That Go Deeper

Your healing journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation, including advanced lab testing to assess:

Hormone levels – Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA
Thyroid function – Essential for metabolism, energy, and mood
Adrenal health – A key factor in chronic stress, burnout, and sleep issues
Nutrient deficiencies – Including vitamin D, magnesium, B-vitamins, and iron

These insights help identify imbalances often missed in traditional care—ensuring your treatment is based on your unique physiology.

Personalized Plans That Treat the Whole Woman

Every woman’s journey through post-menopause is different. That’s why Dr. Stengler creates individualized care plans tailored to your specific needs, symptoms, and faith values. Plans may include:

Whole-food nutritional guidance and anti-inflammatory eating plans
Targeted supplements to support hormone balance, brain health, and bone density
Lifestyle coaching to improve sleep, reduce toxins, increase daily movement, and build stress resilience
Faith-based emotional and spiritual support, including optional prayer, scriptural encouragement, and Christian counseling

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

A cornerstone of Dr. Mark Stengler’s post-menopause treatment plans is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)—a natural, highly individualized approach to restoring hormonal balance.

What Is BHRT?

Unlike conventional hormone therapies that rely on synthetic or animal-derived hormones, BHRT uses plant-based hormones that are molecularly identical to those produced by a woman’s body. This biological match means your body is more likely to recognize and respond to the hormones safely and effectively.

Why BHRT Is a Safer, More Natural Option

Women in San Diego often seek BHRT because it offers key advantages:

Safer and more biologically compatible than synthetic hormone treatments
Customized dosing based on your lab results and symptom profile
Reduced risk of side effects like bloating, mood swings, and weight gain
Regular lab monitoring to ensure hormone levels remain balanced and effective

Life-Changing Benefits for Post-Menopausal Women

With BHRT under Dr. Stengler’s supervision, many women experience:

Improved sleep quality and fewer night sweats
Revived libido and enhanced intimacy
Balanced mood and reduced anxiety or irritability
Sharper focus and mental clarity
Increased energy and stamina throughout the day

Dr. Stengler takes time to adjust BHRT protocols based on your response, making this therapy a safe, precision-based solution for long-term hormonal health.

Nutrition and Lifestyle for Post-Menopausal Wellness

Lasting relief from post-menopausal symptoms isn’t just about hormones—it’s about supporting the entire body through nutrition, daily habits, and emotional well-being. At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, women in San Diego receive expert guidance on creating a lifestyle that nurtures balance and vitality at every level.

Anti-Inflammatory, Hormone-Balancing Nutrition

Hormonal shifts can cause inflammation, weight gain, and fatigue—especially when combined with modern processed diets. Dr. Stengler’s care plans include whole-food nutrition strategies designed to:

Stabilize blood sugar
Reduce inflammation
Support estrogen metabolism
Promote digestive and liver health

Meal plans often emphasize vegetables, lean proteins, omega-3-rich fats, and hormone-supportive foods like flaxseed and fermented soy (for some women).

Strategic Supplementation for Targeted Support

To correct deficiencies and support hormone function, Dr. Stengler may recommend high-quality, research-backed supplements such as:

Vitamin D – Bone health, immune support, mood balance
B-complex vitamins – Energy production and cognitive function
Omega-3 fatty acids – Anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular and brain health
Magnesium – Stress relief, muscle and nerve support, sleep aid
Phytoestrogens & Adaptogens – Gentle hormone modulation and adrenal balance

These are selected based on lab testing and tailored to your unique needs.

Lifestyle Coaching for Whole-Person Wellness

Optimal post-menopausal health also requires intentional daily habits. Dr. Stengler and his team offer coaching and resources in:

Sleep hygiene – Promoting deep, restorative sleep through natural strategies
Toxin reduction – Minimizing hormone-disrupting exposures in personal care and household products
Emotional and spiritual support – Including Christian faith-based encouragement and prayer, if desired

Common Questions Answered

Navigating the post-menopausal years can bring up many concerns—especially when conventional care has left questions unanswered. At the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, we believe in equipping women with both clarity and confidence.

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from our San Diego patients:

Is BHRT safe for long-term use?

Yes—when professionally prescribed and closely monitored, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is considered a safe and effective long-term solution. Because BHRT uses hormones that are molecularly identical to those your body produces naturally, it is generally better tolerated than synthetic alternatives. Dr. Stengler ensures ongoing safety through regular lab testing and careful dose adjustments.

How soon will I see changes?

Most women begin noticing improvements within a few weeks to a few months. Early changes often include better sleep, improved mood, and more stable energy levels. Long-term benefits—such as increased bone strength, sharper mental clarity, and balanced hormones—continue to build with consistent care.

Can faith-based natural care really reverse symptoms?

Absolutely. Many post-menopausal symptoms are linked to hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, and chronic stress—all of which are treatable through integrative and natural methods. Dr. Stengler’s faith-centered care model also addresses the spiritual and emotional dimensions of healing, offering optional prayer support and Biblical encouragement to patients who desire it.

How is this different from traditional HRT or gynecological care?

Conventional care often focuses on symptom suppression, using synthetic hormones, antidepressants, or sleep aids—with little personalization. Dr. Stengler takes a completely different approach:

Root-cause diagnostics
Customized bioidentical hormone therapy
Nutrition, supplementation, and detox support
Emotional and spiritual guidance based on Christian values

This comprehensive, whole-person strategy helps you heal from the inside out—naturally and safely.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You were designed for vitality—even after menopause. If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or overlooked in your post-menopausal journey, know this: there is a way forward. With compassionate, faith-based, and science-driven care, Dr. Mark Stengler helps women in San Diego rediscover balance, confidence, and vibrant health.

Whether you’re seeking help for fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings, or hormonal imbalance, you don’t have to walk this road alone. Let us help you feel like yourself again—with care that honors both your biology and your beliefs.

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