- Discuss the functions of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA in the body
- Learn the risks and benefits of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone and melatonin
- Know the symptoms of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA loss and excess
- Recognize the hormonal changes that women manifest with aging
- Learn the average amount of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA that men and women make daily
- Understand the differences between synthetic and bio-identical hormones
- Learn the adrenal system and its affects on other sex hormones and hormone replacement
- Understand basic guidelines for dosing hormones and reasons bio-identical hormone replacement should be considered
- Monitor treatment, adjust dosages, alleviate side effects of BHRT
- Understand the risk of over-dosing and under-dosing hormonal therapies
- Know the interplay between the hormones and their ratios
- Review case histories and learn prescribing techniques for hormonal therapies
- Know the physical examination findings present in adrenal dysfunction
- Learn the laboratory test that aid in the diagnosis of adrenal dysfunction
- Review information on safe and effective therapies to correct adrenal dysfunction
- Understand new treatments for DHEA abnormalities
MODULE I: Endocrinology
OBJECTIVES
- Recognize adrenal abnormalities
- Learn new therapies for abnormal cortisol levels
- Discuss the safe use of cortisol in patients with hypoadrenalism
- Understand the impact of stress on the body
- Understand the physiology of the stress response
- Differentiate between progesterone and synthetic progestins relating to structure, pharmacologic actions and risks
- Learn the symptoms and treatment modalities of PMS
- Learn the definition of PCOS and recognize the symptoms of PCOS
- Recognize that PCOS puts the patient at risk for the development of other disease processes
- Learn new therapies to treat PCOS
- Review the various male hormones and their effect on the body
- Learn replacement strategies for various male hormone deficiencies
- Understand the various dosage forms available for testosterone replacement and how to select for each patient
- Learn causes for male infertility
- Understand the effect that hormonal balance has on male fertility
- Find out how lifestyle choices affect fertility in males
- Learn nutritional therapies for male infertility
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