Functional medicine is an approach to healthcare that looks beyond symptoms to understand the root causes of what’s happening in the body. Instead of treating issues in isolation, it examines how your systems, your hormones, metabolism, gut health, immune function, stress physiology, and inflammation, all interact and influence one another.
Functional medicine is a key component of personalized medicine, an evolving standard in healthcare that emphasizes individualized diagnostics, tailored interventions, and a deeper understanding of each woman’s unique biology. As research advances, many functional medicine principles, such as early detection, lifestyle‑based interventions, and systems‑level thinking, are increasingly reflected in mainstream, evidence‑based care.
This tag brings together insights on how functional medicine evaluates health through a systems lens, where it aligns with conventional medicine, and where controversies or limitations still exist. Topics include personalized diagnostics, lifestyle‑based interventions, the role of nutrition and stress management, and how gut, hormone, and immune health intersect during perimenopause and menopause. You’ll also find clear explanations of which functional tests are well‑supported, which remain debated, and how to navigate this space with discernment.
