Women's Health and Hormone Care in Honolulu and Kailua
Hormones affect energy, mood, sleep, skin, weight and cycles. When they are out of balance, it can be hard to feel like yourself. Dr. Allison Nabours, ND helps women at every stage, from first periods through perimenopause and menopause, find the cause of their symptoms and a plan that fits their life.
Conditions we often see
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): irregular or missed periods, acne, unwanted hair growth and weight changes. Dr. Nabours evaluates blood sugar and insulin resistance, which often drive PCOS symptoms.
Endometriosis: painful periods, pelvic pain and heavy bleeding. Care often looks at the ratio of estrogen to progesterone, since an imbalance can worsen symptoms.
Perimenopause: hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood changes and cycles that become irregular.
Other hormone and cycle concerns: PMS, heavy or painful periods, thyroid imbalance and low libido.
Menopause and bioidentical hormone therapy
Care continues after periods stop. Dr. Nabours specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for perimenopause and menopause. Bioidentical hormones have the same structure as the hormones your body makes. Doses are based on your symptoms and lab results, and adjusted with follow-up testing.
Testing at the right time in your cycle
A single hormone test on a random day can miss what is happening. Dr. Nabours tests on day 3 of your cycle (FSH, LH and estradiol) and again 7 days after ovulation (progesterone and estradiol, often with AMH, a full thyroid panel, free and total testosterone, prolactin and DHEA-S). Comparing the two shows how your hormones rise and fall across the whole cycle. Functional lab testing is also available when it can help.
What care looks like
Your first visit lasts 60 to 90 minutes and covers your health history, symptoms and any past testing. Most patients work with Dr. Nabours for 3 to 9 months, depending on their needs. Follow-up visits can be done by telemedicine if you prefer. Dr. Nabours then builds a plan that may include nutrition and lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, targeted supplements, craniosacral therapy and bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate. She works alongside your OB-GYN or primary care provider when that helps your care.
Planning a pregnancy?
See our Fertility page for how Dr. Nabours supports women and couples trying to conceive.
Book a visit
Dr. Nabours sees patients in Honolulu on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and in Kailua on Thursday. Book online or call (808) 772-0225.
Aloha Natural Medicine is out-of-network with insurance. We provide superbills for potential reimbursement, as your specific plan allows, and accept HSA and FSA cards.
