In 2023, I was struggling with hormonal acne. I was doing everything I thought was right, yet nothing was changing and I couldn’t get any real answers from the traditional medical system. I knew something deeper was going on. If my body was functioning optimally, my skin should’ve reflected that.

So I dug in and learned everything I could about hormones, ran my own experiments, and eventually healed my skin by getting to the root cause. And in the process, I realized just how many women were dealing with the same thing — not just acne, but PCOS, irregular cycles, fatigue, weight changes — all tied back to hormone imbalances no one was addressing properly.

That’s what led me here. I created HorminaCare to make expert hormone healthcare accessible, clear, and actually helpful — so women can finally understand what’s happening in their bodies and get the care they deserve.

Yvonne Opalinski, MD, MCFP, PhD, AFHEA is the executive Medical Advisor for HorminaCare. With over 30 years experience in all stages and ages of medical care, she has a strong interest in primary prevention, functional medicine and women’s health. Dr. Opalinski graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, where she completed her training in general medicine. She is a Member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is affiliated with Trillium Health Partners.