NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Menstrual cramps may be common, but they shouldn’t be considered normal or something you must suffer through every month. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take an integrative approach to address the underlying hormonal, nutritional, and inflammatory causes of painful periods.
If your cramps are disrupting your daily life, it’s time to look beyond over-the-counter painkillers. We use a blend of conventional, holistic, and functional medicine to help women achieve long-term, natural relief—without just masking symptoms.
Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, are throbbing, cramping pains in the lower abdomen that occur before or during menstruation. They may be caused by:
Other symptoms may include:
Our functional medicine approach focuses on discovering why your body is creating pain. Often, painful periods are a signal that something deeper is out of balance.
Understanding the root causes of menopause can help address the symptoms more effectively. The primary cause of menopause is the natural decline in the production of hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone. Here are the key factors contributing to menopause:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced functional lab panels to get to the root of your pain:
As estrogen levels drop during menopause, the risk of osteoporosis increases. Medications such as bisphosphonates help protect against bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures.
Aisha, 29, came to Patients Medical with debilitating cramps, nausea, and fatigue every month. She had been taking NSAIDs for years with little relief. Testing revealed:
Her customized 3-month integrative plan included:
After 3 months, Aisha’s cramps had decreased by 70%, and she was no longer missing work due to her cycle
No. Severe pain is a sign something deeper is wrong—such as hormonal imbalance or inflammation.
Yes. Many women experience significant relief through nutrition, herbs, acupuncture, and hormone balancing.
Absolutely. We use functional and integrative therapies to manage and relieve symptoms of both.
Many patients report relief within 1–3 cycles when following a personalized plan.
We don’t just treat symptoms—we look at labs, gut health, stress, hormones, and nutrient levels.
Yes. We treat all ages with safe, age-appropriate protocols.
Often, yes. Imbalances like estrogen dominance are key drivers of painful periods.
Not at all. We help patients find lasting relief without synthetic hormones, when possible.
Yes. Gut inflammation and dysbiosis can worsen hormonal imbalances and pain.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills for reimbursement. Many labs are partially covered.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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