Course Description: 

The use of bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT) is a growing request from patients and has a benefits in many medical conditions, such as menorrhagia, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, significant menopausal symptoms, and when men suffer symptomatology due to low androgens. Learning how to use bio-identical hormones correctly and to ensure the patient is always safely and effectively treated is very important among prescribing Naturopathic Doctors. The nuances to BHT includes measuring labs, type of hormones, mixing hormones, hormone delivery, hormone dosages, knowing when it is safe, and how to change formulas based on patient experience. This presentation will be a comprehensive lecture on bio-identical hormone prescribing.

Learning Objectives:

– Understand the medical conditions indicated for treatment by BHT

– Understand the safety of BHT and when it is not safe

– Learn the different types of hormones used and safe prescribing amount

– Learn the different methods used and safest and most effective ones

– Learn typical dosing patterns for many conditions

– Learn how to change prescriptions based on symptoms and labs

This session is approved for 1.5 Category A (Pharmacology) and 0.5 Category A (General) credits with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).  After completing the material for this webinar there is a short quiz.  After successful completion of the quiz, you will receive your CE certificate.