The Knowledge Base
Clear, evidence-informed writing on functional female medicine, perimenopause and hormonal health — from the practice of Dr Lizelle.
Featured Article
Hormones,
health &
the truth.
The reference ranges used in standard medicine were designed to identify disease — not optimal function. Here's what that actually means for women living with unexplained symptoms.
Read Article →Perimenopause
Most women associate perimenopause with their late 40s. But hormonal shifts can begin a full decade earlier — and they don't always look like hot flushes.
Adrenal Health
Cortisol is not just a stress hormone. It's a central regulator of your entire endocrine system — and when it's dysregulated, everything else follows.
Getting Started
If you've only ever had 15-minute GP appointments, a 90-minute functional medicine intake can feel very different. Here's exactly what happens — and why.