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At Dragonfly Menopause Care, I see a wide range of women—from those in their late 30s beginning to notice subtle perimenopausal changes, to women in their 60s and beyond who wonder if they’ve “missed the boat” on hormone therapy but still want to feel better. Wherever you are in your menopause journey, you are not too early, too late, or too complex for care. You are welcome here.

If you've been researching hormones, you've probably come across DHEA. It's often marketed as an anti-aging hormone that promises more energy, improved libido, better mood, stronger bones, and even weight loss.

Low libido during perimenopause and menopause is incredibly common. It can affect confidence, relationships, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. It is also one of the most common reasons women seek help at Dragonfly Menopause Care.

I have some exciting news to share. One of my goals for Dragonfly Menopause Care has always been to increase access to high-quality menopause care without compromising the experience that makes Dragonfly special. Today, I am thrilled to introduce the physician who will help make that possible: Dr. Christina Manders. As Dragonfly has grown, I have often found myself wondering what the future of the practice might look like. If I was ever going to welcome another physician to D

If you've been following Dragonfly Menopause Care for any length of time, you've probably heard me talk about insulin resistance.

Perioral Dermatitis is one of the most frustrating skin conditions I see women struggle with. And honestly, this condition is very personal to me.

If you’ve spent any time in the wellness world lately, you’ve probably heard about NAD, NAD+, or NADH. These compounds are showing up everywhere — from anti-aging clinics and IV lounges to podcasts about metabolism, energy, and longevity.

At Dragonfly Menopause Care in Chanhassen, Minnesota, a big part of what I do is helping women feel better by getting hormones right:estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal support.

What used to work doesn’t always work anymore—and it’s not about effort. It’s physiology. Estrogen is declining. Muscle is harder to build. Bone is turning over faster. So the answer isn’t to do more random exercise. It’s to start doing what actually works.

Endometriosis in Perimenopause and Menopause: What You Need to Know

Lipedema is one of those conditions that, the more you look into it, the more you realize: 👉 We don’t have all the answers yet.

Birth control uses synthetic hormones designed to do one primary thing:shut down your ovaries so you don’t ovulate and don’t get pregnant.

When Tretinoin Stopped Working for My Skin With perimenopause, my skin simply didn’t tolerate tretinoin the way it had in the past. My skin barrier had clearly changed and needed repair. What once felt manageable began to cause dryness, flaking, and irritation that I just couldn’t push through anymore.

When we talk about metabolic health, insulin often gets a bad reputation. We hear phrases like “insulin resistance” and assume insulin itself is the problem.

When we talk about metabolic health, insulin often gets a bad reputation. We hear phrases like “insulin resistance” and assume insulin itself is the problem.

When we talk about metabolic health, insulin often gets a bad reputation. We hear phrases like “insulin resistance” and assume insulin itself is the problem.

For years we believed more HDL meant more protection, but newer research shows that isn’t always true. Some women with very high HDL actually have dysfunctional HDL. Let’s break down what that means — in simple, clear terms.

If I had to choose one intervention to protect a woman’s cardiovascular system in midlife, my top choice is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Most women are told their cholesterol is “high” and immediately fear heart disease. But in functional medicine, we ask a different question: Why is cholesterol elevated?

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but before jumping to prescriptions, I want women to understand one important thing: You already make your own GLP-1. 🙌 And we can often support it naturally before turning to medication.