The Biomedical Naturopath

The Biomedical Naturopath Megan, a dedicated advocate for womens health. With 6yrs of academic study and 9yrs of clinical experience.

Megan draws on her comprehensive understanding of blood test results to understand the root cause and provide personalised science-backed solutions The Biomedical Naturopath is a naturopath based on the Gold Coast, QLD. Megan is a highly-skilled practitioner and brings an evidence based approach to holistic health. Megan is deeply passionate about helping women in a number of areas including women's health, gut, pregnancy & post-partum issues, & mental health. Megan integrates pathology interpretation, dietary counselling, supplementation therapy, & herbal medicine to provide women a better understanding of their bodies and how to achieve hormonal harmony. Whilst based in Tallebudgera, The Biomedical Naturopath sees clients worldwide and Australia wide via Zoom & services areas on the Gold Coast such as, Elanora, Palm Beach, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Currumbin Waters, & Varsity Lakes.

I said what I said and I’ll keep saying it! Girl, you can shut me up 😂 about it… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Your endocrinologist won’t tes...
04/09/2025

I said what I said and I’ll keep saying it! Girl, you can shut me up 😂 about it…
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Your endocrinologist won’t test your thyroid antibodies…because they can’t treat them anyway 🤷🏼‍♀️
Most women are handed a thyroxine script, told their TSH is “a little off,” and sent on their way.
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But what if the real problem isn’t your thyroid…
…it’s your immune system attacking your thyroid?
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This is why so many women on thyroid meds still feel like garbage.
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Because replacing hormone isn’t the same as treating the root cause.
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💥 Enter: TPO and Tg antibodies.
Rarely tested. Wildly important.
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Here’s the kicker: we actually can reduce them — but it takes more than a script.
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If you’re nodding along, wondering why you still feel flat, anxious, puffy, or tired… you need to learn how your thyroid actually works (and what your bloods aren’t telling you).
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That’s exactly why I created my Thyroid Masterclass — so you don’t have to keep guessing, Googling, or settling for “your bloods look fine.”
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🧠 I’ll walk you through:
✔️ What each thyroid marker means
✔️ What’s actually optimal (not just “in range”)
✔️ What causes high antibodies
✔️ How to support Hashimoto’s naturally
✔️ My go-to foods, nutrients & supplements
✔️ How to read your own labs like a pro
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Comment Thyroid - It’s the thyroid education your doctor should have given you. Or better yet let me guide you in 1:1 consults ❤️❤️
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Please share your terrible endocrinologist advice cause I know there’s lots 🫠🫠🫠

You’ve done the injections.You’ve tracked every follicle.You’ve rearranged your life around this cycle.But… no one’s loo...
22/08/2025

You’ve done the injections.
You’ve tracked every follicle.
You’ve rearranged your life around this cycle.
But… no one’s looked at your egg quality.
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IVF helps fertilise an egg —
but it doesn’t change the quality of the egg itself.
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And that’s where so many women get blindsided.
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👉 You can do IVF and support your body
👉 You can follow the protocol and optimise your hormones
👉 You can take the meds and reduce inflammation + nourish your mitochondria
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Because this doesn’t have to be one or the other.
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The clients I work with who’ve had the most success with IVF?
They prepped.
They nourished.
They tested.
They supported their bodies like they were already pregnant.
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Because IVF doesn’t have to be your only plan.
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Not every woman with polycystic ovaries has PCOS.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And not every woman with PCOS has cysts.Confused? You’re not a...
13/08/2025

Not every woman with polycystic ovaries has PCOS.
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And not every woman with PCOS has cysts.
Confused? You’re not alone 🙃
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Here’s the deal:
👉 Polycystic ovaries = a description
👉 PCOS = a syndrome with specific symptoms + blood markers
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So if you’ve been told you “might have PCOS” based on an ultrasound alone — keep reading.
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What matters more than your scan?
🧪 Your bloods.
💬 Your symptoms.
📅 Your cycle history.
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Some key clues:
✔️ DHEA over 6
✔️ LH double your FSH
✔️ Testosterone > 1.3
✔️ Insulin > 8
✔️ Blood glucose > 5.1
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Getting a proper diagnosis is the first step toward getting the right support.
And that starts with knowing what to test and how to read it.
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If you’re nodding along thinking “This is me” — I’ve got you.
I’ve put together a simple guide that breaks down:
✅ The right tests to ask for
✅ What your results mean in the context of PCOS
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✨ Comment PCOS below and I’ll DM you the link to make it yours today at a steal of $15

“You have to do the glucose test.”“You have to get that scan.”“You have to…”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀No. You don’t.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Pregnancy is...
05/08/2025

“You have to do the glucose test.”
“You have to get that scan.”
“You have to…”
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No. You don’t.
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Pregnancy is not a dictatorship — it’s a partnership.
You’re allowed to ask questions.
You’re allowed to decline things.
You’re allowed to say: “Can we talk about that first?”
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Informed consent isn’t “noncompliance.”
It’s called being the boss of your body.
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And the truth is, not every test or intervention is right for every woman. I for one declined most things in pregnancy, I never did the GD test, I did scans but other than that I did my bloods and that was it. Now that may not what feels best for you, but I want you to know that you have options and that you can decline things.
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If you’re a pregnant mama, you’ll love my pregnancy bundle.
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It’s packed with:
✔️ Expert-curated supplements for a thriving pregnancy
✔️ Education on what to test and when (because timing matters)
✔️ Nutrient support for blood sugar, iron, thyroid, and beyond
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📲 Comment Pregnancy to purchase the bundle
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PMS isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a signal. And for many women, it’s a sign that hormones are out of balance.Here’s what I see...
02/08/2025

PMS isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a signal. And for many women, it’s a sign that hormones are out of balance.

Here’s what I see in clinic (every. single. week.):

💥 Low progesterone – anxiety, spotting, short cycles, poor sleep, PMS that starts days (or even weeks) before your period.
👉 Ideal luteal progesterone: ≥40nmol/L (tested ~7 days before period)

💥 High oestrogen – breast tenderness, heavy periods, bloating, mood swings.
👉 Ideal 7 days before period: 350-500 pmol/L

💥 Histamine sensitivity – migraines, itchiness, rashes, bloating, especially mid-cycle or pre-period (when oestrogen spikes)

💥 Thyroid issues – brain fog, depression, hair loss, fatigue, anxiety
👉 TSH ideal: 1–2
👉 Always test antibodies if you have symptoms.

💥 Low or high cortisol – wired but tired, crashing after meals, insomnia or waking at 3am
👉 Morning cortisol (serum): ~350 nmol/L within an hour of waking

💥 Low testosterone – low motivation, poor libido, muscle loss, feeling “meh”
👉 Optimal range: 0.9-1.3 for women

Hormonal symptoms aren’t just annoying—they’re clues.

And when you know what to test (and what to look for), it becomes so much easier to take your power back.

Let’s chat in the comments:
Which one of these is ringing alarm bells for you?

Have you ever been told everything is “normal” even when you felt far from it? I want to hear your story ❤️

Hormonal birth control doesn’t just suppress ovulation — it drains your nutrient reserves.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you’re on birth co...
25/07/2025

Hormonal birth control doesn’t just suppress ovulation — it drains your nutrient reserves.
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If you’re on birth control and planning to fall pregnant. It’s important to leave 6 months or more between stopping birth control and TTC.

Why? Because…

👉🏼 Rebuilding nutrients take time
👉🏼Optimising egg quality takes 4-6 months
👉🏼Periods and hormones can take 6-9 months to balance out

You’re far better off giving yourself more than less time, to take the stress out of. To give you space to rebalance yourself without the pressure of trying to GET pregnant…like right now!

Who here is on birth control?

Most fertility struggles start with imbalanced bloodwork that’s been overlooked.Make sure your doctor tests these:📍 Thyr...
13/02/2025

Most fertility struggles start with imbalanced bloodwork that’s been overlooked.

Make sure your doctor tests these:

📍 Thyroid Panel (TSH, T3, T4, Thyroid Antibodies) – Because “normal” thyroid results aren’t always optimal.
📍 Fasting Insulin & Glucose – High insulin can disrupt ovulation.
📍 Iron Studies (Not Just Ferritin! 🔥).
📍 FSH, LH, Oestrogen, Progesterone (Tested 7 days after ovulation!) – Low levels? That’s a miscarriage risk.
📍 Folate & Vitamin B12 - both are essential for reducing the risk of neural tube defects.
📍 Urinary Iodine - essential for healthy thyroid hormone production which is essential for progesterone and early embryonic development.
📍Zinc - essential for progesterone and egg quality.
📍 Vitamin D

This is just the starting point. If you’re TTC, get these checked & work with someone who knows how to read them properly.

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