OANDCon24: Lesions and Adhesions: Managing inflammatory and immunological uterine disorders with Dr. Sarah Zadek, ND

Course Description:

Heavy menstrual bleeding and severe dysmenorrhea is common and under-treated. These are often linked to the presence of fibroids, polyps, endometriosis and adenomyosis which continue to spread and proliferate until menopause unless addressed. This session will cover their pathophysiology, (including genetic components and aberrant DNA methylation) and how to manage these conditions (without hormonal contraceptives) throughout the reproductive lifespan.

Clinical Takeaways:

• Explain the pathophysiology of fibroids, endometriosis and adenomyosis, and their long-term effects
• Identify the ways in which these chronic inflammatory gynecological disorders can impact fertility and pregnancy.
• Identify the immune components of these conditions in your patients including co-exisiting inflammation, microbiome dysbiosis, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation
• Identify your patient’s individual genetic predispositions and use this to guide their treatment and requirements for testing.
• Identify the pros and cons to pharmaceutical/hormonal treatment and apply the appropriate naturopathic treatments for long-term health management.

0.75 CoNO General Category A

0.75 CoNO Pharmacology Category A

**You will automatically receive your CE certificate after completing the material and signing the self-declaration.

About the Speaker

Dr. Sarah Zadek is a writer and licensed naturopathic doctor in Ontario with a focus on gynecological health, endocrinology and fertility. She uses the latest evidence-based medicine to enhance her patients' fertility outcomes, and provides educational and clinical support for infertility, endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS. Sarah is the author of the fertility book "It Takes Two... and a Uterus" which addresses both female and male reproductive health. She has written for multiple publications and websites across North America over the past decade. She currently practices at Conceive Health in Toronto, an integrative model combining fertility-focused naturopathic medicine with conventional fertility treatment.

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