As a gynaecologist, my goal has always been to provide care that goes beyond symptom management and truly supports a woman’s overall well-being. While conventional medicine offers essential tools, it often overlooks the deeper interconnections between organ systems that influence reproductive health.

Functional medicine aligns with my values by emphasising root causes and personalised care. It empowers patients to take charge of their health by addressing underlying imbalances- not just symptoms- leading to lasting healing.

Without this approach, we remain stuck in symptomatic treatment, merely managing discomfort while the true issues go unresolved.

I see its relevance daily in managing complex conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), abnormal uterine bleeding, vulvovaginitis, cervical dysplasia, infertility, and menopause-related disorders-where long-term solutions require a more holistic approach.

At LITHE METHOD CLINIC, we practice functional medicine by integrating conventional medical approaches, evidence-based practices, nutritional therapy, and a patient-centred, root-cause, systems-based approach.

Hania helped me recognise that focusing on root causes - through a systems-based approach, comprehensive health history and timeline mapping, advanced specialty lab testing, personalised protocols, and a strong therapeutic partnership- leads to more effective and fulfilling care than simply managing symptoms.

Collaborative case discussions-drawing on shared knowledge and expertise- are among the most powerful ways to support and empower patients on their health journey, and they have revitalised my sense of purpose and connection in my work as a physician.