Endometriosis
Struggling with painful periods, fatigue, or unexplained infertility?
You’re not alone—and it may be endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus—often leading to debilitating menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, digestive issues, and fertility challenges. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis is notoriously underdiagnosed, with the average woman in Canada waiting 7 to 10 years for a proper diagnosis. Many are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or offered symptom-suppressing medications without ever receiving a comprehensive workup.
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As a naturopathic doctor in Ontario who specializes in women’s health and hormones, I understand the frustration of being told your pain is “normal” or “just part of being a woman.” I offer a deeper, root-cause focused approach to help you uncover the biological drivers of your symptoms through advanced lab testing, detailed cycle tracking, and whole-body assessment—so you can finally feel heard, understood, and empowered with answers.
Why Does Endometriosis Take So Long to Diagnose?
​In Ontario, diagnosis typically requires a referral to a gynecologist and confirmation through laparoscopy, which can involve long wait times.
But while diagnosis is delayed, symptoms continue to interfere with daily life.
However, technology and training is advancing, and many patients are not being diagnosed via ultrasound, which is far less invasive and much faster!
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Severe menstrual pain dismissed as “typical cramps”
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Fatigue, bloating, or digestive issues brushed off as IBS
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Long-standing infertility without clear answers
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Years of trying different hormonal contraceptives with no improvement
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Despite waiting for diagnosis, naturopathic medicine can offer support—by providing a comprehensive assessment and whole-body investigation of what might be contributing to your pain, inflammation, and hormonal symptoms.
If you're living with symptoms of endometriosis—diagnosed or not—you deserve a practitioner who will listen carefully, ask the right questions, and thoroughly assess your case. As a licensed naturopathic doctor in Ontario, I offer:
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Comprehensive hormonal & inflammatory blood testing
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Symptom and cycle tracking education
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Clinical collaboration with your OB/GYN or specialist
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Informed, patient-centered care that validates your experience
Blood Work and Diagnostic Support for Endometriosis
While endometriosis itself cannot be diagnosed with blood work alone, certain lab tests can provide key insights into contributing factors:
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Hormonal panel (estradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH, testosterone, DHEA)
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Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
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Thyroid function (TSH, free T3, free T4, anti-TPO antibodies)
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Blood sugar & insulin regulation (glucose, HbA1c, insulin)
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Nutrient deficiencies (Vitamin D, ferritin, B12, zinc)
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Cycle tracking & symptom mapping
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These markers can help identify hormonal imbalances, nutrient depletions, and immune patterns commonly associated with endometriosis. As a naturopathic doctor, I also take the time to correlate your lab work with your symptoms—something often overlooked in conventional care.
Conditions Commonly Seen Alongside Endometriosis
Endometriosis rarely exists in isolation. I help patients assess and understand the broader picture, which may include:
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Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
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Chronic pelvic pain
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Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
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Recurrent bladder or urinary symptoms
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Unexplained infertility
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Migraines, fatigue, and mood imbalances
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By identifying overlapping conditions, we can better understand what’s contributing to your pain, hormone imbalances, or fertility struggles.
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