Functional and Personalised Hormone Restoration Therapy: The Fundamentals

The roles that hormones play in body physiology and pathology are intricate, complex, and multifaceted. These communicatory molecules are central players in the maintenance and regulation of multi-organ systems and functions, including digestion, metabolism, sexual reproduction, lactation, growth, development, sleep, and stress, among much more. Hormonal actions are specific as well as interactive and diverse. With their critical roles in whole-body homeostatic maintenance, even the most subtle deviation in hormonal levels has the potential to produce vast multi-system changes that can clinically emerge as a variety of symptoms. To further complex the matter of hormonal systems, there exists substantial variations in individual hormone levels required for maintaining individual set-points. What may be normal for one, may be abnormal for another.

In this educational activity, participants will gain an appreciation for the individuality of hormonal systems and the need for personalised medicine tailored to an individual’s unique clinical profile. This course emphasises an integrative and evidence-based toward medicine that involves applying empirical, clinical, and case study findings that outlines the importance of addressing the underlying cause of disease. Participants will learn about the need for staying current with scientific advancements and the growing demand for patient-tailored solutions for hormone restoration. Opportunities for customization, including opportunities in pharmaceutical compounding, will be discussed for various hormone-related conditions, including:

• Premenstrual Syndrome

• Perimenopause

• Menopause

• Thyroid Dysfunctions

• Adrenal Dysfunctions

• Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Insulin Resistance

This program will allow healthcare providers from various backgrounds, pharmacists, physicians, and naturopathic doctors among others, with the unique opportunity to collaborate together to produce a patient-centered treatment regimen based on concepts and evidence discussed in this activity. Participants will be presented with clinical evidence on the benefits and risks of hormone restoration therapy and how it can be optimally applied. All course material will be put to practice through interactive case studies that involve assessing patient clinical profiles and devising appropriate and customised therapeutic solutions.

Format

Live In-Person Seminar (Two days x 16 hours) that allows you to collaborate with fellow healthcare providers and subject-matter experts through interactive group discussions.

Intended Audience

Physicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners engaged in prescription hormone practice.

Activity Design

A two-part activity; self-study with learning assessment and live event with case studies and competency assessment.