In recent years, conversations about women’s health have shifted dramatically. Hormones, menopause, and “balance” have become trending topics online, often surrounded by a mix of truth, misunderstanding, and marketing. Many women are left unsure what to believe or where to turn for reliable care.
At Willow Health in Fargo, I see this every day. Patients come in after spending hundreds of dollars on supplements, at-home hormone tests, or “wellness” programs that promised clarity but delivered more confusion. The common thread is a loss of trust…trust in the healthcare system and sometimes even in their own bodies.
Where the Mistrust Started
For years, women’s health was treated as something to tolerate rather than something to understand. When symptoms were minimized, many women turned elsewhere for answers. That gap created space for influencers and clinics that claimed to “specialize” in hormones but relied on expensive testing or treatments with little scientific backing.
It’s not hard to see how we got here. When someone feels unheard, they look for someone who will listen. But too often, what they find instead are programs designed to sell products rather than provide care.
What Evidence-Based Care Really Means
At Willow Health, our goal is to help women rebuild confidence in their care. That begins with clear, evidence-based medicine. We don’t chase trends or use testing that doesn’t lead to meaningful treatment. Instead, we focus on understanding your symptoms, your history, and your goals so we can make decisions that improve your health and quality of life.
Evidence-based care is not flashy. It’s steady. It’s the kind of medicine that relies on data, experience, and honest conversation. It means I’ll tell you what is known, what is still being studied, and what makes sense for you right now, and not what’s simply popular online.
Restoring the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Trust is built through time and transparency. It grows when patients feel heard and know that every recommendation is made with their best interest in mind. That’s the kind of care I believe women deserve.
The truth is, there’s no shortcut to good medicine. No supplement, detox, or quick fix can replace a provider who knows your history and understands what healthy looks like for you. That’s what we’re working to rebuild at Willow Health—a space where women in Fargo and across North Dakota can find real answers, reliable information, and a partnership that puts their health first. Schedule an appointment with Willow Health today.
