My approach focuses on providing your body with the right environment and building blocks to optimize its own hormone production. Research has shown that even one week of sleep restriction can significantly reduce testosterone in healthy young men . The body prioritizes making cortisol, often at the expense of other hormones, including testosterone. Hormones, stress, circulation, and muscle tension all play a role in urological health. I’m here to provide clear, actionable information so you can feel confident about your prostate health, prostate cancer journey, testosterone, and sexual health. I also appreciate the advancements in science around medical treatments for urological issues and judiciously recommend them when appropriate. I use a combination of nutraceuticals—like medicinal herbs, vitamins, and minerals—along with lifestyle practices to help my patients achieve better prostate health and improve outcomes after prostate cancer. Maca is known to improve libido, energy levels, and mood, often impacted by testosterone deficiency. Zinc is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the body, including those that regulate testosterone production. Adaptogens help the body respond more effectively to stress, a known testosterone disruptor. Improving gut health enhances nutrient delivery and supports liver function, which is critical for hormone metabolism. Restorative sleep is one of the most powerful natural regulators of men’s hormones. Chronic stress leads to persistently elevated cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. In naturopathic medicine, these symptoms are viewed as signals of broader physiological imbalance rather than isolated problems. Your body doesn’t respond to workouts like it used to, despite your best efforts. The morning energy that once fueled your ambitions now feels like a distant memory. They cannot prescribe any controlled substances, however, like medical doctors can. In Washington , naturopathic physicians can also prescribe testosterone and codeine. Washington was one of the first states to regulate naturopaths, and today, state law requires these providers to attend an accredited four-year graduate program to study naturopathic medicine before being eligible to be licensed. Dr. Menzer believes that her role as a Naturopathic Physician is fundamentally to listen first, ask questions second, and provide patients with a variety of treatment strategies. Dr. Menzer is a two-time cancer survivor and personally knows the value of holistic, integrative care. For functional medicine inquiries, contact our experienced functional medicine doctors.
