Course Description and Objectives This course is designed to educate the healthcare professional in understanding the physiological impact of hormones in the later decades of life for both men and women. Topics presented will include how to assess and recognize triggers of abnormal physiology which is imperative to maintain proper health. In addition, attendees will understand the basic physiology, fundamental concepts, and mechanisms of male and female hormonal physiology associated with perimenopause and andropause. A review of human physiology will be followed by laboratory applications, differential diagnoses, and clinical applications. Attendees will also be presented case studies with clinical applications, assessment, and health maintenance including dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional support all from an evidence-based approach/model, and when to refer for further consultation and/or evaluation. Important clinical jewels and insights will be discussed. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will be able to: Understand perimenopause and menopause physiology and associated health risks Understand the physiological impact of hormonal imbalances Understand current treatment strategies that address andropause and perimenopause. Understand practitioner tips and insights into dietary and nutritional support strategies for health maintenance from an evidence-based approach/model Identify cases that need to be referred for further consultation and/or evaluation Course Description and Objectives This course is designed to educate the healthcare professional in understanding the physiological impact of hormones in the later decades of life for both men and women. Topics presented will include how to assess and recognize triggers of abnormal physiology which is imperative to maintain proper health. In addition, attendees will understand the basic physiology, fundamental concepts, and mechanisms of male and female hormonal physiology associated with perimenopause and andropause. A review of human physiology will be followed by laboratory applications, differential diagnoses, and clinical applications. Attendees will also be presented case studies with clinical applications, assessment, and health maintenance including dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional support all from an evidence-based approach/model, and when to refer for further consultation and/or evaluation. Important clinical jewels and insights will be discussed. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will be able to: Understand perimenopause and menopause physiology and associated health risks Understand the physiological impact of hormonal imbalances Understand current treatment strategies that address andropause and perimenopause. Understand practitioner tips and insights into dietary and nutritional support strategies for health maintenance from an evidence-based approach/model Identify cases that need to be referred for further consultation and/or evaluation
