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Functional Medicine Matrix

Meaning

The Functional Medicine Matrix is a comprehensive, clinically organized framework used to visualize and analyze a patient’s health status by mapping interconnected physiological systems and core clinical imbalances. This matrix is not a diagnostic tool itself but a conceptual map that organizes patient history, symptoms, and laboratory data into seven core biological systems and two central components (Antecedents, Triggers, and Mediators, plus the Lifestyle Factors). Clinicians in the hormonal health space use this detailed map to identify the root causes of endocrine dysfunction, recognizing that hormonal imbalances rarely occur in isolation. It serves as a guiding principle for personalized, patient-centered care strategies.