About
Dr. Lauren Britt Skattum is a board-certified gynecologist and Diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine practicing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. S. in Biochemistry from the University of Alabama in 2006, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then completed her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology took place at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, where she earned the role of Chief Resident in 2014. She also held leadership positions at the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology during that time.
After residency, Dr. Skattum joined a private group practice in Leesburg, Florida, where she spent eight years serving women and rising to both Vice Chair and Department Chair of Maternal Child Health. She has specialized in hormone replacement and pellet therapy since 2010 and earned her Diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2022. She is passionate about perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, complex hormonal challenges, and sexual health. She sees women from adolescence through their 60s and beyond, focusing exclusively on care outside of pregnancy. Originally from Alabama, Dr. Skattum now lives in Sioux Falls with her husband Andrew and their two children, Hank and Alice. Outside the clinic, she tends a backyard vegetable garden, rock climbs, runs, practices yoga, bakes sourdough, and cooks for her extended family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama, B.S. Biochemistry (Magna Cum Laude, 2006)
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Additional Training
Diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine (2022); Specialty training in hormone replacement and pellet therapy since 2010; Chief Resident 2014; Leadership positions at American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Skattum right for?
Dr. Skattum is an excellent fit for adult women seeking thorough, unhurried gynecological and hormonal care outside of pregnancy. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, or endometriosis will find her clinical depth particularly valuable. Her Lifestyle Medicine training makes her well-suited for patients managing weight, metabolism, sleep, or chronic conditions like hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Patients who value direct access to their physician and judgment-free conversations about sexual health or hormonal symptoms will feel at home at Britt Haus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Skattum treats a broad range of gynecological and hormonal conditions. These include perimenopause and menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, HPV, and urinary and vaginal infections. She also treats sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, weight changes, and metabolic conditions including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Yes. Dr. Skattum holds board certification in Gynecology and earned her Diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2022. She also maintains specialty training in hormone replacement and pellet therapy, which she has practiced since 2010.
Dr. Skattum focuses exclusively on women's health outside of pregnancy. She serves women from adolescence through their 60s and beyond for gynecological, hormonal, and lifestyle medicine care. Patients who become pregnant receive a referral to an obstetrician for prenatal care.
Dr. Skattum brings over a decade of specialized training in hormone replacement and pellet therapy to every consultation. She uses bioidentical hormone pellet therapy as well as other hormone replacement options. Her approach integrates hormonal care with lifestyle medicine to address root causes rather than symptoms alone.
S. in Biochemistry. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, where she served as Chief Resident in 2014.
Dr. Skattum brings more than a decade of clinical experience to her practice. After completing her residency in 2014, she spent eight years practicing in a private group in Leesburg, Florida, where she served as Vice Chair and then Department Chair of Maternal Child Health. She founded Britt Haus, PC in Sioux Falls in 2023.
Yes. Dr. Skattum earned her Diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2022 and integrates this approach throughout her practice. She works with patients on nutrition, sleep, metabolic health, and sustainable behavior changes that support long-term wellness alongside gynecological care.
Yes. Members at Britt Haus have direct access to Dr. Skattum by phone, text, and email. She also offers telehealth visits. This direct communication is a core part of the membership and does not require scheduling a formal appointment for every question.
Dr. Skattum's practice focuses on adult women. However, she does offer hormone consultations for male partners of her female patients, specifically addressing low testosterone concerns.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026