| Participants of this session will hear an integrative perspective including a discussion of the latest research on perimenopause and osteoporosis. The pros and cons of bio-identical hormone use will be addressed. In addition, supportive nutritional and botanical strategies for perimenopausal and bone health will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the physiological changes that create perimenopausal symptoms
Review latest literature on use of bio-identical hormones
Understand physiological changes of osteoporosis
Learn nutritional support required for preventive bone health
Learn about compounding "bioidentical" hormones, the advantages and disadvantages of the different formats including creams, capsules and sublingual formulas. |