Women’s Health

Lifestyle is key to a womans health.

In general practice, I consult women suffering from endocrine problems on a daily basis: polycystic ovaries (PCOS), fertility and menstrual issues, perimenopause and menopause are amongst the most common. One of the main challenges is usually the lack of adequate time to reassure and educate women.

In the Lantern clinic, we provide a safe space for women to share their concerns. We acknowledge and validate their symptoms, share our knowledge and empower women to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Focusing on nutrition, movement, stress management, and good sleep, we also recommend natural remedies that support recovery in a gentle way.

Women’s health is a lifelong issue.
We support women throughout their lives.

How Women’s Health

effects the entire body

Womens Health affect on Bodily Function / Health

With most of my female patients, we start by focusing on the gut. As gastrointestinal health determines and affects the hormonal systems. We aim to reduce inflammation and restore the microbiome.

Adrenal health is also really important to consider, to go through a healthy peri/menopause, we need our adrenal glands to be in perfect health so that they can step in and take over the production of our sex hormones when needed. The form of estrogen they produce is much milder and safer for us in the post-menopausal stage.

Our services

Dr Margarita will use her integrated GP experience and Functional Medicine training to get to the root cause of your health issues. Depending on your needs and current state of health, Dr Margarita will put together a bespoke treatment plan for you.

A typical patient journey will involve an initial month of data gathering, medical history and analysis, followed by an individualised treatment plan and ongoing consultations and support. Treatment can range from 3 months to 6 months or more depending in the complex needs of the patient. Functional Medicine treatment is not a quick fix and we work with patients over a minimum period of three months. Prices start from £399 per month and monthly instalments are available. If you are interested in working with Dr Margarita but are not sure if you are the right fit, reach out below.

  • We use the first month of working together to collect a rich current and past medical history using the Living Matrix questionnaire. We are interested in hearing all that you feel is relevant to your past and current health concerns. We then build a comprehensive health timeline report which helps us to understand the state of your health and assess your needs.

  • We utilise the latest cutting-edge functional lab testing to diagnose and then develop a personalised treatment plan. Testing may include:

    • Nutritional: food intolerances, allergies and sensitivities

    • Gut health: microbiome testing

    • Hormonal: female and male hormones

    • Toxic burden: heavy metals

    • Allergies

  • Knowledge is power. However, too much information can be overwhelming and confusing. At the Lantern Clinic, we are with you every step of the way, helping you understand your body and your symptoms to make the most informed choices based on your test results.

  • At different points in your bespoke treatment plan you will receive consultations and health coaching. These sessions are so that we can review our findings with you and recommend precision medicine and preventative lifestyle measures based directly on your personal data and testing results. Ongoing coaching is an important part of the Functional Medicine journey and will allow us to monitor your progress and review your treatment plan. These sessions are where you get to explore any problem areas of your treatment plan and seek further advice. Your journey to better health and wellness is a collaborative one and we are honoured to support you every step of the way.

  • We offer supplementation and functional herbal therapy based on your test results and personal data. You can rest assured that you are only taking what is needed and that supplementation is targeted and effective.

  • After an initial month working together, we will create a bespoke treatment plan for you which may involve:

    • Targeted nutritional advice

    • Movement therapy

    • Supplementation and functional herbal therapy

    • Bespoke medication advice

    • Lifestyle modifications

    • Ongoing support and guidance

    This is a personal treatment plan created for you based on the analysis and data received from your testing and health timeline. You will be invited to carry out the plan for a period of 4-6 weeks after which time, we will meet for a review of your progress. During the 4-6 week period we will be on hand to offer support and troubleshooting.

  • Your health and wellbeing is not always linear and there may be times (even after you have recovered) that you need our ongoing support. Once you have joined the Lantern Clinic and worked with us on an initial treatment plan, you will be able to book in as a returning patient to troubleshoot specific health issues should the need arise. At certain times, you may also wish to retest and check in on your health and we can support and accommodate further testing.

“I originally approached Lantern after struggling with menopausal symptoms after trying and not getting on with HRT.  I now have a tailor-made tonic and support from Dr Kitova and am feeling amazing benefits after just
four weeks.”

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