Naturopathic medicine, hormonal IUDs and acne, and wonky periods during COVID with Dr. Amber

Our Specialist Chat series on YouTube is intended to dive into all things hormonal health with Pollie’s providers. In this specialist chat with naturopathic doctor Dr. Amber Krogsrud, we dive into naturopathic medicine and what it takes to become a naturopathic doctor.

This chat is perfect for you if you are new to the world of functional or naturopathic medicine and are curious to learn more before diving in with an appointment, or if you are considering becoming a naturopathic doctor yourself.

Tune in if you are interested in learning about:

• What is naturopathic medicine?
• How do naturopathic doctors earn their degree? How long does it take to become a naturopathic doctor?
• Can a naturopath help balance hormones? How can a functional medicine approach help hormonal and gynecological issues?
• What are alternative care strategies like IV drips and peptides?
• When is it time to consider pharmaceutical treatment like bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)?

And lastly, to close, we do a speed round Q&A with questions from our community such as:

• Do IUDs cause acne? Can IUD acne go away?
• What is estrogen dominance? Is it a recognized diagnosis?
• Can COVID impact my period? Even if I have not had COVID, could the stress from lockdown be disrupting my menstrual cycle?

DISCLAIMER: These sessions are meant to be informative and educational and do not take the place of seeing a medical provider. Please speak to a qualified practitioner before making any changes to your lifestyle, diet, supplement, or medication regimen.

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