Elevate Your Expertise in Hormone Dosing

Take your skills in hormone therapy to the next level with the Hormone Dosing Therapy Masterclass—an intensive, hands-on workshop designed for healthcare professionals aiming to refine their dosing protocols. This advanced course features real-world case studies, cutting-edge research, and practical applications to optimize patient outcomes.

Why attend?

Deepen Your Knowledge

Deepen Your Knowledge

Gain a comprehensive understanding of hormone dosing, prescription protocols, and therapeutic approaches for both men and women.

Case-Based Learning

Case-Based Learning

Work through real patient scenarios to enhance your clinical decision-making and treatment strategies.

Hands-On Application

Hands-On Application

Learn how to adjust dosages, switch hormone delivery methods, and manage therapy protocols with confidence.

Expert Faculty

Expert
Faculty

Led by renowned clinicians and researchers, this masterclass delivers the latest insights in hormone optimization.

Who Should Attend?

  • Physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals specializing in hormone therapy and longevity medicine.
  • Those looking for advanced strategies to refine bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and metabolic health protocols.
  • Clinicians seeking practical, real-world case applications to enhance patient care.

Take Your Expertise to the Next Level

Don't miss this opportunity to master advanced hormone dosing strategies and gain clinical confidence in personalizing treatment plans.

Schedule

Friday, May 2, 2025

7:30 am
Female Hormones: The Lifetime Roller Coaster
  • Identify the key hormonal changes that occur throughout a woman's lifespan, from puberty to menopause, and their clinical implications.
  • Explain the physiological impact of hormonal fluctuations on mood, metabolism, and disease risk.
  • Discuss integrative approaches to managing hormonal imbalances to optimize health and well-being.
Erika Schwartz, MD
8:30 am
Understanding Hormone Functions
Hypothalamic, Sex Hormones, Adrenal, Oxytocin, SHBG
  • Describe the interconnected roles of hypothalamic, HPA feedback loops, oxytocin, and SHBG hormones in maintaining homeostasis of Sex Hormones and Beyond.
  • Analyze the effects of dysregulation in these hormone systems and their impact on overall health.
  • Evaluate strategies for assessing and optimizing hormonal function in clinical practice.
Sahar Swidan, PharmD
9:30 am
TBD Non-CME
10:00 am
Break
10:30 am
Preconception Medicine – How to Prepare the Mom for a Healthy Pregnancy and a Healthier Baby
  • Integrate a Comprehensive Preconception Plan: Incorporate metabolic, nutritional, and environmental interventions and detoxification strategies to support endocrine health and improve fertility outcomes and healthy Fetus.
  • Understand the Role of Hormones in Preconception Health: Explain the impact of key hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, adrenals, insulin, and cortisol) on fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Apply Targeted Hormone Dosing Strategies: Develop evidence-based dosing protocols for optimizing hormonal balance in patients preparing for conception, while ensuring safe transitions during early pregnancy.
James LaValle, RPh, CCN, MT
11:00 am
Infertility: Why Are the Numbers Skyrocketing
  • Examine the rising prevalence of infertility and contributing factors such as environmental toxins, stress, and hormonal imbalances.
  • Identify key diagnostic tools and tests for evaluating infertility.
  • Discuss integrative treatment approaches, including lifestyle modifications, hormone therapy, and nutritional interventions.
Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
11:30 am
Breast Health
  • Understand the impact of hormonal balance on breast health and disease prevention.
  • Evaluate risk factors for breast-related conditions, including fibrocystic breasts and breast cancer.
  • Discuss evidence-based strategies for optimizing breast health through lifestyle, nutrition, and hormone therapy.
Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
12:00 pm
TBD Non-CME
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Vaginal Health – How to Optimize
  • Understand the Hormonal Regulation of Vaginal Health: Explain the physiological role of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA in maintaining vaginal tissue integrity, lubrication, and microbiome balance.
  • Discuss causes of various vaginal disorders such as chronic yeast infection, BV, Lichen Sclerosus and others and discuss some compounded options for treatment.
  • Implement Comprehensive Treatment Approaches: Integrate hormone therapy with lifestyle, nutritional, and non-hormonal interventions to enhance vaginal health, sexual function, and overall quality of life.
Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
2:00 pm
Lifestyle Integration and Supplements for Optimal Women's Health with Focus on Bone Health
  • Identify key lifestyle and dietary factors that influence women's health and bone density.
  • Evaluate the role of targeted supplementation in maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
  • Implement integrative strategies to support musculoskeletal health and overall longevity.
James LaValle, RPh, CCN, MT
3:00 pm
Regulations and Guidelines for HRT Compounding
  • Describe current regulations and best practices for compounding bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
  • Analyze safety concerns and quality assurance measures in HRT compounding.
  • Discuss strategies for compliance with pharmacy board and FDA guidelines in clinical practice.
Sara Hover, RPh
3:30 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Dosage Forms: Patches, Creams, Gels, Troches, Pellets
  • Compare the various dosage forms of BHRT, including patches, creams, gels, troches, and pellets.
  • Assess the benefits and limitations of different BHRT delivery methods.
  • Select appropriate dosage forms based on patient needs, preferences, and clinical considerations.
Sara Hover, RPh
4:30 pm
Writing BHRT Compounded Prescriptions
  • Understand key components of writing effective and compliant BHRT compounded prescriptions.
  • Evaluate patient-specific factors when determining appropriate dosing and formulations.
  • Discuss strategies for working with compounding pharmacies to optimize patient outcomes.
Sara Hover, RPh
5:00 pm
HRT Conversion: Synthetic to Compounded
  • Explain the differences between synthetic and compounded hormone replacement therapy.
  • Identify appropriate protocols for transitioning patients from synthetic HRT to compounded formulations.
  • Evaluate potential challenges and strategies to ensure a smooth conversion process.
Sahar Swidan, PharmD
6:00 pm
Close of Session

Saturday, May 3, 2025

7:30 am
Patient Assessment and Consent for HRT
  • Outline the key steps in assessing patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
  • Discuss the importance of informed consent and patient education in HRT decision-making.
  • Apply best practices for risk assessment and individualized hormone therapy planning.
Dian Ginsberg, MD
8:00 am
Individualizing BHRT Protocols: The Female Patient
  • Develop personalized BHRT protocols based on a female patient's hormonal profile and symptoms.
  • Assess key lab markers and clinical indicators for monitoring BHRT effectiveness.
  • Implement strategies to optimize treatment while minimizing risks and side effects.
Dian Ginsberg, MD
9:00 am
Individualizing BHRT Protocols: The Male Patient
  • Understand the unique hormonal needs and challenges in male patients undergoing BHRT.
  • Create individualized hormone therapy plans for men based on lab assessments and symptomology.
  • Monitor and adjust treatment protocols to ensure optimal results and safety.
Tracy Gapin, MD
10:00 am
TBD Non-CME
10:30 am
Break
11:00 am
All Things Thyroid
  • Explain the role of thyroid hormones in overall health and metabolic regulation.
  • Identify common thyroid dysfunctions and their impact on hormone balance.
  • Discuss treatment options, including natural desiccated thyroid and synthetic thyroid, and compounded thyroid preparations.
Angela Mazza, DO
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Patient Cases: The Female Patient
  • Analyze real-world female patient cases to develop effective BHRT treatment plans.
  • Apply diagnostic tools and lab markers to guide clinical decision-making.
  • Evaluate treatment adjustments based on patient response and outcomes.
Erika Schwartz, MD
2:00 pm
Patient Cases: The Male Patient
  • Review case studies of male patients receiving BHRT.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs and lab values.
  • Discuss strategies for optimizing therapy and addressing treatment challenges.
Tracy Gapin, MD
3:00 pm
Break
3:30 pm
Patient Cases: Thyroid Hormones
  • Interpret thyroid function test results in complex patient cases.
  • Adjust thyroid hormone therapy based on clinical symptoms and lab markers.
  • Discuss approaches for managing thyroid-related symptoms in patients on BHRT.
Angela Mazza, DO
4:30 pm
Patient Consultation Simulations
  • Demonstrate effective patient consultations for BHRT and hormone management.
  • Practice strategies for addressing patient concerns and ensuring informed decision-making.
  • Apply communication techniques to enhance patient education and treatment adherence.
Sahar Swidan, PharmD, Erika Schwartz, MD, Tracy Gapin, MD
5:00 pm
Close of Session

Registration

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Hormone Dosing Therapy Masterclass
$1000

Conference Venue

Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

540 North Michigan Avenue, (Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street), Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60611

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