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In this module on progesterone analysis using the DUTCH test, you'll gain the expertise to scrutinize progesterone levels with precision, recognizing their crucial role in hormonal balance. Progesterone testing can reveal important information about a patient’s reproductive and overall hormonal health, but interpreting these results correctly is essential for making accurate treatment recommendations. This module will teach you to meticulously review progesterone levels and their metabolites, ensuring that you understand how fluctuations and imbalances affect your treatment strategies. By mastering the intricacies of progesterone testing, you’ll be equipped to develop targeted, effective protocols that address your patients' specific needs and enhance their overall well-being.
“The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 continuing education credits for Certified Nutrition Specialist®.
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- Overview of this module:
- A deep dive into progesterone
- Roles
- Physiological levels
- Production
- Interpreting the DUTCH test
- Patterns you may see
- Progesterone metabolites
- Symptoms, causes, and considerations for low progesterone
- A review of conditions
- Luteal phase defect
- PMDD
- Hormones and progesterone
- Prolactin
- Estrogen
- Pregnancy
- Progesterone and the gallbladder
- Progesterone and sleep
- Progesterone and insulin resistance
- Allopathic care model for low progesterone
- Functional medicine approaches to low progesterone
- Dietary
- Herbal/supplemental
- Lifestyle
- The case for HRT
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