(HS James Paoletti 078529 2022) Introduction to Hormone Replacement

Course overview

This session will provide the basic "why" and "how to" for the use of bioidentical hormones. Comparison of the evidence supporting BHRT vs. conventional HRT therapies will be included. Discussion will include the goals of physiologic balanced hormones, the definition of physiologic, the importance of physiology dosing. Jim will go over the pros and cons of the various types of testing for hormones, dosage forms used for BHRT, common hormone imbalances and issues seen in the various stages of o woman's life, and the influences of abnormal cortisol levels, low thyroid function, and insulin resistance on the production and function of the hormones.