How to Choose the Best Wellness Doctor

The time your medical provider is willing to spend with you is one of the most valuable things to look for when searching for wellness support. It’s also important that your provider has a strong knowledge base and versatile treatment options. But what about when you have an issue you can’t identify the cause of? How can you choose the best wellness doctor for you?

With various different types of providers to choose from, it’s not always clear where to start. That said, in many cases, investigating hormone imbalances as the underlying cause can be helpful. Yet, when the option of hormone replacement therapy comes up, many patients shy away due to beliefs based on outdated information.

Hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective, but keep in mind that there are effects and consequences you should be aware of. Therefore, your doctor will need to be specifically trained in this area in order to offer it to you. 

Some physicians are resistant and close-minded when it comes to expanding their knowledge. The truth is that many women consider going to a nurse practitioner or a naturopathic doctor rather than an OBGYN for this reason. An OBGYN may be in the best position to help guide you through hormone replacement (and potential consequences), especially those intimately related to hormone issues.

Your wellness doctor should be equipped to not only see the big picture, but also understand the importance of looking into all hormones and how they may be impacting you. Search for a wellness doctor who can look ahead, support your optimal wellness, and keep your best interests at heart.