Elizabeth Wade, ND, 3135 NE 15th, Portland, OR (2025)

Naturopathic Doctor / Fertility / Reproductive Health / Preconception / Nutrition / Hormones / Gut Healing / Autoimmune disease / Environmental Medicine / Holistic Parenthood

11/06/2025

Perimenopause is a BIG topic right now and many women want to know - when is the right time to consider HRT?!

Before jumping to HRT you should consider underlying causes:

Are the symptoms you’re experiencing:
- Thyroid related?
- Related to stress or burnout?
- Nutrient deficiencies?
- Gut inflammation / detox incapacity
- Underlying infections/ autoimmune conditions?

HRT can be life changing for many but looking at someone’s whole health prior to quite literally slapping on a patch is important.

Hormones are just one part of patients story, which is why you should always work with a provider that takes a holistic approach.

11/03/2025

Your period should not be painful.
Let me say it again for the folx in the back.
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Your period should not be painful.
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The problem I find the EASIEST to treat in my practice is painful periods. It’s truly not hard to change so please get on my schedule and do yourself a solid if this is something you’re unnecessarily struggling with every month.
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Painful periods are COMMON but not “healthy.” A healthy menstrual cycle should be relatively pain free. Sure, you may not feel your best but you shouldn’t need pain killers, ice/heat packs and/or experience a big disrupt in normal activities of daily life....with the exception of gifting yourself more down time because you know it’s good for you rather than needing to because you can’t get out of bed. Get the difference?
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So why do so many women experience period pain? Here’s a few of the most common reasons:
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> Endometrosis: severe pain often accompanied by infertility, pain with in*******se and pain with bowl movements.
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> PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
Often from infection, abnormal vaginal discharge, pain with in*******se.
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> Fibroids: pain with heavy or prolonged bleeding, passing larger clots and/or persistent low back pain.
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> Ovarian cysts: pain with deep pe*******on during in*******se, potentially worse around ovulation.
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If you are experience pain with menstruation, are bleeding longer than 5-7 days or bleeding more than 80-100mL of blood each cycle (more than 3 full menstrual cups total), these are all reasons to seek support form a doctor who is well versed in women’s health AND has good bedside manner. The latter being extremely important because there is just way too much dismissing happening of women’s pain around periods. Also, the pill doesn’t fix this, it just a bandaid. There are many of ways to actually treat the root cause!

10/29/2025

I may be obsessed with the microbiome…but for good reason!

We are more microbes than we are human cells and the microbes in our body are running the show. They direct everything that is happening from hormones to inflammation levels and even how we feel and sleep and age!

If there’s ONE thing you can do to optimize your health I would say it’s a tie between supporting your nervous system and working on your microbiome health.

It’s worth noting that microbiome health impacts your nervous system (anxiety, depression, sleep) and vice versa, so do both!

We have microbiomes in our mouth on our skin in our gut, vaginal canal, and even in our uterus and ovaries. Microbiome research has been exploding in the last 10 years and all the research affirms that point that the balance of the microbiomes in our body really impacts every aspect of our life and health.

Below are some of the most important pillars to have a healthy microbiome

* Prioritize good sleep daily
* Moderate movement (too much or too little has negative effects on the gut)
* Regulate stress (the hardest in my clinical experience for most people)
* Eat whole foods, fiber and fermented foods!
* Spend time in nature
* Don’t over sanitize your home
* Avoid toxins (environmental, heavy metals, mycotoxins) as much as possible
* Avoid sugar, overly processed foods, emulsifiers and high fat diets

If you want more personalized support for you gut microbiome, schedule an appointment and we can optimize things which will have huge payoffs for your short and longterm health.

07/29/2025

There is so much to say about motherhood. It pushes you beyond your wildest imagination to places of growth, love and discomfort all at once.

Eight years ago yesterday, I become a mother. Getting pregnant, pregnancy and birth were all such massive initiations. And especially now, I sit in deep reverence for how motherhood continues to shape me….humbling me, grounding me, and bringing me closer to the person I’m meant to be.

It’s not everyone’s path, and it’s certainly not the only way to grow. But I know for sure I wouldn’t be who I am today without my kids. My oldest, Ira, is my greatest teacher. He inspires me daily to stay on the path of healing and expansion so I can show up as the version of myself he deserves.

Ira, I love your bright beautiful soul so much. You’re endlessly lovable, deeply curious and your heart is so so pure. Your laugh, your songs and your questions about how everything works are the kind of everyday magic that softens and soothes my heart and everyone around you. I am forever grateful to be on this journey with you. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏🏼🤍💫

Photos by the amazing

07/22/2025

Hi! I’m Dr. Elizabeth, a naturopathic doctor based in Portland, OR. I specialize in hormones and love helping women reclaim having a healthy relationship with their wombs- whether that’s clearing up PMS, period pain, hormonal acne or migraines. There is such a gap in education on what healthy periods should look like or how to live in sync with your natural rhythms as women. I’m here to bridge that gap!

I’ve also spent the last 7 years deeply immersed in the world of gut health. I consult for a microbiome company and have had the opportunity to review thousands of stool tests from across the country. It’s not pretty ya’ll 😳😬

Gut health has such a huge ripple effect on everything from your hormones, mood, metabolism, skin and immune system. Healing the gut is one of the most powerful ways to shift your entire health trajectory. And I love that I get to support people in that process everyday.

If you’re in Portland I would love to welcome you to my sunny office. If you’re not local, we can work together virtually.

I also created a program called Fertility Reclaimed which is a 5 module course that walks you through everything you need to know on setting the foundation for optimal fertility for you and your partner.

Link in bio if you’re ready to get started 🤍

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3135 NE 15th
Portland, OR
97212

Website

http://www.drelizabethwade.com/

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