AARM Webinar – Hormone Testing Methods Available for both Men and Women

2014 AARM CME WEBINAR SERIES

Hormone Therapy Webinar Series

Hormone therapy offers effective relief from chronic conditions and age-related decline. Hormone therapy is extremely safe when prescribed appropriately. Join experts as they reveal evidence-based recommendations for utilizing hormone, herb, and nutrient protocols. You will gain a better understanding of how to prescribe hormones and herbs to treat challenging conditions such as adrenal dysfunction, endocrine imbalances, and cardiovascular disorders. After completing this series, you will be able to confidently order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe/dose appropriate hormone therapies for your patients.

Hormone Testing Methods Available for both Men and Women 

This seminar will review the range of tests currently available to analyze hormone imbalances among both male and female patients. You will learn how to interpret the results of these hormone assessments for the purpose of coordinating an evidence-based hormone treatment plan that takes individual patient characteristics into account. This course will review a variety of hormone assays that can simplify the process of identifying hormone deficiency in your patients. We will cover stability and reliability of several hormone tests including the serum blood spot, dried urine and saliva tests. You will also be presented with scientific and clinical studies suggesting that conventional venipuncture serum and urine testing may underestimate tissue uptake of topical sex-steroids.

Learning Objectives

-Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of testing hormone levels within various body fluids.
-Recall the stability, storage, and reliability of various hormone testing methods such as the serum spot, dried urine and saliva tests.
-Confidently analyze hormone test results, so that an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan can be formulated.

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