Women's Hormone Homeostasis: A Guide to Health Through Testing, Treatment, and Lifestyle Solutions
Presented by Laura Neville, ND | June 5, 2024
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the role of major hormones and pertinent metabolites
2. Match hormone testing method options (serum, saliva, urine) to clinical goals
3. Recognize unique approaches to PMS, PCOS, and endometriosis
4. Develop peri-menopause support for an easier transition through menopause
5. Compile botanical and nutritional, and lifestyle support of hormones
6. Understand hormonal controversy & hormone safety
7. Predict how tachyphylaxis relates to hormone replacement
8. Discuss new study findings on HRT past the age of 65
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Hormone Homeostasis
02:15 Testing Methods Across Life Stages
04:01 Mapping Symptoms to Hormonal Imbalances
06:04 Exam Essentials & Hormone Physiology
08:00 Endocrine Disruptors & Homeostasis Factors
10:00 Choosing Between Saliva, Urine, and Serum
12:01 Matching Symptoms with Objective Testing
14:00 Hormone Timing & Interpretation Nuances
16:00 Metabolites, Detox, and Enzyme Function
18:00 Functional Add-On Testing Strategies
20:00 Retesting Protocols & Monitoring Outcomes
22:00 Lifestyle Foundations for Hormonal Health
24:00 Diet, Microbiome, and Inflammation Links
26:00 PMS: Nutrients, Botanicals, & Treatment
30:00 PCOS & Metabolic Syndrome Insights
34:00 Case Studies & Treatment Outcomes
38:00 Endometriosis & Perimenopausal Care
42:00 Managing Menopausal Symptoms Naturally
46:00 HRT Benefits, Myths & Risk Factors
50:00 Estrogen Formulations & Brain Health
54:00 Hormone Safety: Context & Study Gaps
58:00 Estriol, Estrogen Quotient & Receptors
1:02:00 HRT Past 65 & Critical Timing Window
1:04:01 Progesterone, Testosterone & Dosing Guidelines
1:06:00 Risks of Overdosing & Hormone Misconceptions
1:08:00 Estrogen Type & Brain Function Research
1:10:00 Endometrial Protection & Study Re-evaluation
1:12:00 Tachyphylaxis & Receptor Downregulation
1:14:00 Recognizing Overdose Symptoms & Adjustments
1:16:00 Final Recommendations & Summary