Women's Health Services at Solutions Integrative Wellness
Integrative women's health encompasses the diagnosis and management of hormonal conditions across all life stages, from perimenopause and menopause to post-reproductive health. Common concerns addressed include estrogen and progesterone imbalances, testosterone deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, changes in vaginal and pelvic tissue, and symptoms associated with declining hormone levels such as sleep disruption, reduced libido, mood changes, and weight shifts.
Conventional approaches often treat these symptoms individually and in isolation. An integrative model evaluates them together, looking at the interplay between sex hormones, adrenal function, thyroid health, and metabolic markers to identify what is actually driving how a patient feels.
At Solutions Integrative Wellness, women's health care includes bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), non-invasive vaginal rejuvenation, peptide therapy, and IV nutrient support, all delivered under one roof by a single provider who maintains continuity across your care.
How Mary Lynn Papin Approaches Women's Hormonal Health
Mary Lynn Papin is a Nurse Practitioner and the owner of Solutions Integrative Wellness. She holds training through WorldLink Medical, a functional and integrative medicine certification program with a limited number of credentialed providers in Iowa. Her assessment process goes beyond standard hormone panels to include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and thyroid markers, evaluated in the context of a patient's full symptom picture rather than in isolation.
Treatment plans are individualized based on lab results and clinical presentation, and may include:
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), dosed to match a patient's specific hormone levels
- EMFEMME 360, a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment for vaginal tissue changes associated with menopause
- Supportive therapies including IV nutrition, peptides, and NAD as clinically appropriate
Learn more about Mary Lynn's credentials and background on the About page.
What to Expect at Your Women's Health Appointment
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Step 2: Personalized Treatment Plan
Step 3: Ongoing Monitoring
What Women's Health Treatment Can Address
Patients receiving integrative women's health care at Solutions Integrative Wellness commonly report:
- Improvement in menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood instability, within four to eight weeks of initiating BHRT
- Reduced vaginal dryness and discomfort during intimacy following a course of EMFEMME 360 treatments, typically delivered as a series of three sessions
- Improved energy, mental clarity, and body composition in patients with identified testosterone or thyroid deficiencies, as hormonal balance is restored over time
Testimonials
It has been amazing! I have been pain free since April. I can’t recommend her enough!
"I was exposed to Covid and immediately contacted Mary Lynn. She got me in the same day and treated me with immune boosting treatments. A few days later I was feeling fine but tested positive. Again, Mary Lynn got me in and gave me additional immune boosting treatments. I never became sick, I never missed a beat. I was able to travel a few days later. She was able to isolate me from other patients by bringing me in the back door and infusing me in a private treatment room. I also have been using pulse PEMF to treat back and hip pain. It has been amazing! I have been pain free since April. I can’t recommend her enough!"
- Lori
I’m so grateful I found this place.
"Mary Lynn is amazing. She has a long history in the medical field BUT is also very open and knowledgeable in integrative medicine. She knows how to combine the two beautifully. Her mind is a database. She takes her time to explain everything and is very friendly. She truly cares about her patients. She provides cutting edge technology in alternative medication. I’m so grateful I found this place."
- Julie
If you are someone who wants to understand your body, truly heal and improve your well-being, Solutions Integrative Wellness is the place for you.
"Mary Lynn has positively impacted my health and well being. Her knowledge of the human body and integrative medicine practices has been such a blessing to me. She’s treated me for autoimmune disorders, depression and hormone imbalances. The variety of therapies from red light, IV, ozone, ozone sauna, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, pulsing therapies and more. She does a fantastic job tailoring a plan, specific to your needs, so make sure to schedule a consultation to see what she can do for you. If you are someone who wants to understand your body, truly heal and improve your well-being, Solutions Integrative Wellness is the place for you."
- Jenna
Frequently Asked Questions about Women's Hormone Therapy in Ames
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical in structure to hormones produced by the body, as opposed to synthetic versions used in some conventional hormone therapies. BHRT is prescribed and dosed based on individual lab results rather than standardized protocols. Mary Lynn monitors patient response through follow-up lab panels and adjusts dosing accordingly.
BHRT is used across the perimenopause-to-menopause continuum. Many patients begin therapy during perimenopause, when hormone levels fluctuate but have not yet fully declined. Early intervention often results in more effective symptom management.
EMFEMME 360 is a radiofrequency device that delivers gentle heat to vaginal tissue to stimulate collagen production and improve tissue quality. Most patients describe the treatment as comfortable, with no downtime required. It is designed for women experiencing dryness, discomfort, or changes in tissue integrity associated with menopause.
The clinic operates as a cash-pay practice. Lab work costs and treatment fees are discussed at your initial consultation. Many patients find the depth of evaluation and provider time available in a cash-pay setting to be a meaningful factor in their decision.
This varies by patient and by which hormones are being addressed. Many women notice changes in sleep, mood, and energy within four to six weeks of initiating BHRT. Full hormonal stabilization typically occurs over three to six months as dosing is refined.
Schedule a Women's Health Consultation in Ames
Mary Lynn Papin is accepting new patients at Solutions Integrative Wellness. The clinic serves women in Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Nevada, Story City, and surrounding central Iowa communities.
To book a consultation, use the link below.
Solutions Integrative Wellness
2629 University Blvd,Ames, IA
50010-8063
Frontdesk@solutionsintegrativewellness.com
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