Outline:
INTRODUCTION – review the Physiology relevant to the topic
SYMPTOMS: Review symptoms related to each hormone deficiency / excess
HRT:
Current Estrogens in the market
Current Progesterone’s in the market
Current E / P combination products in the market
How they are currently prescribed, and adverse effects linked to their use
BHT:
Comparison of biological vs traditional hormonal preparations: How are the two methods the same and how do they differ?
Discussion of the controversy between HRT and BHT use? What are current studies saying?
Who (which patient) would be / not be the best candidate for BHT? (indications of use and contraindications)
TESTING hormone levels – options available: conventional blood labs vs serum / urine alternatives
DOSING – oral vs transdermal ; qd vs multiple times per day
ISSUES – consequences and side effects of additional hormones ; Contraindications to their use; interactions with other Drugs / herbs / nutrients
CONCLUSION / SUMMARY
As presented at our Live 2018 ND Conference: Women’s Health. A complete list of webinars from the 2018 Conference can be found here.
Presented by Dr Carol Laic ND MEd