Mental Health In Menopause. The Role of Hormone Optimization Part 1
A November 6, 2023 cover article in Glamour magazine was entitled “1.3 Million Women Enter Menopause Each Year. We Have to Stop Ignoring Them”. This article describes the clinical challenge many women face as they transition through peri-menopause and menopause. One percent of women go through menopause by 40 and 5% are menopausal by 45. One of the most problematic areas of concern beyond the symptoms of night-sweats and flushing are mental health related. These mental health issues are in turn related to the alterations in female hormone physiology. There is now strong evidence for the association between sex hormones and changes in brain changes in older women. It is known that estrogen is a key neurosteroid that is important in mental health of women. Pharmacological interventions and hormonal therapies have been found to be of critical importance in managing depressive symptoms in both peri- and post-menopausal women.
This educational program sponsored by the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in conjunction with Precision Analytical, makers of the DUTCH Test, and Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy will provide the latest in information concerning the assessment of hormonal status in women and the optimization of hormonal therapies focused on improvement of mental health during the peri- and post-menopausal years.
The faculty for this program is recognized to be made up of key opinion leaders in both laboratory science and the clinical management of complex hormonal issues associated with menopause. Dr. Jeffrey Bland will open the conference with a short introduction to the complex interaction among adreno-cortical and sex hormones, Dr. Sara Gottfried will discuss mental health in menopause, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton will discuss hormonal assessment, and Nayan Patel, PharmD will discuss hormone replacement therapy concluding with a panel discussion among the faculty moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Bland.
This is a “must attend” event for anyone dealing with female health issues associated with peri- and post-menopause.
Hourly Schedule
January 16
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Introduction to the connection between female adreno-cortical and sex steroid hormones and mental health issues in peri- and post-menopause
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Speakers:
Jeff Bland, PhD
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Mental Health in Perimenopause and Menopause
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Speakers:
Sara Gottfried, M.D.
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- The DUTCH Test: Sex Steroid Hormone Assessment and Menopausal Symptoms
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Speakers:
Jaclyn Smeaton, N.D.
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescribing
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Speakers:
Nayan Patel, PharmD
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Panel Discussion Among the Faculty moderated by Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.
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Speakers:
Jeff Bland, PhD
Speakers
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Jeff Bland, PhDFunctional Medicine Founder and Pioneer
Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a personable and highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health.
He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world.
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Jaclyn Smeaton, N.D.
Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton brings extensive experience in the nutrition and wellness space in both practitioner and consumer markets. She specializes in commercial crossover areas including ownership of commercial growth in new product ventures, acquisitions, key strategic customer acquisition and nurture, association, academic and strategic partnerships, business development and marketing functions, ensuring a customer-first approach. Her portfolio includes education, technical writing, product design and innovation, and quality and regulatory practices in manufacturing of dietary supplements, foods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and medical foods. Dr. Smeaton brings a uniquely diverse skill set and deep knowledge of the health technology and nutrition markets and a love of marketing and the customer experience. Jaclyn’s unique background includes clinical practice, lab science, extensive teaching and strategic leadership and consulting. She is a sought-after writer for both peer-reviewed journals and lay publications and speaker at national and international conferences, presenting on topics across regulatory affairs, health technology and clinical practice. Dr. Smeaton is very involved in both practitioner and industry groups and has extensive board experience. She has led several nonprofit organizations including President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the NH Association of Naturopathic Doctors and served as a Trustee for the American Herbal Products Association. During her tenure, she has successfully led efforts to successful adoption of friendly legislation and regulatory guidance, increased association revenue and improved efficiency of the organization allowing for a doubling of association revenue invested in meaningful investment and projects. Dr. Smeaton has also served in numerous roles including Ambassador for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, as a board member of the Integrative Health Policy Consortium and the Institute of Natural Medicine.
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Nayan Patel, PharmD
Dr. Patel is a recognized expert in clinical pharmacy services. He has built Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy into one of the leading and fastest-growing compounding pharmacies in the United States. Nayan is a frequent guest lecturer internationally on topics such as hormone replacement therapy, menopause and andropause, osteoporosis, and breast cancer. When it comes to patient healthcare, Nayan believes in a team approach. He is passionate about working together with physicians, nutritionists, and patients to develop a comprehensive plan to improve each patient’s overall health and quality of life. In addition to his work with patients and practitioners at Central Drugs, Nayan is involved with the USC School of Pharmacy as a guest lecturer and faculty member.
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Sara Gottfried, M.D.
Sara Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF, but is more likely to prescribe a CGM and personalized immunonutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE (March 2024). She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. She takes care of executives and professional athletes. Her focus is at the interface of mental and physical health, N-of-1 trial design, personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to leverage these tools to improve health outcomes. Learn more at SaraGottfriedMD.com
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