The BHRT Symposium
February 26 @ 7:30 am - February 28 @ 5:30 pm EST
Thursday:
7:30 am
Why Hormones Matter: The Role of Hormones in Aging and Chronic Disease
- Explain the role of hormones in the aging process and their impact on overall healthspan, male and female
- Highlight the connection between hormonal health and the principles of longevity medicine.
- Inspire attendees to integrate hormonal health into their clinical practices to improve patient outcomes.
Erika Schwartz, MD
8:30 am
Hormone Physiology 101: Understanding Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and DHEA
- Provide an overview of key hormonal systems and their physiological roles.
- Illustrate the relationship between hormonal imbalances and systemic health issues.
- Establish a foundation for understanding hormonal health in the context of aging.
Dian Ginsberg, MD, FACOG
10:00 am
Break
10:30 am
TBD
11:00 am
Introduction to BHRT: Safety, Efficacy & Common Myths
- BHRT vs. synthetic hormones
- Safety Profiles and misconceptions
Sahar Swidan, PharmD, BCPS, ABAAHP, FAARM
12:00 pm
TBD
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
How to Test: Lab Interpretation Basics for BHRT
- When to test, how to interpret, and what results mean
Tara Scott, MD
2:30 pm
Dosing 101: How to Choose and Start Hormone Regimens
- Compare commonly used delivery methods for estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (e.g., creams, patches, troches) and identify when to use each.
- Explain dosing principles for initiating BHRT in women, including “start low, go slow” strategies and initial titration plans.
- Describe how to integrate lab results and symptom presentation to create an individualized starting protocol.
Tara Scott, MD
3:30 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Case Walkthrough: How to Start BHRT in a Perimenopausal Woman
- Practical example with labs, dosing and follow-up
Terri DeNeui, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC; Tara Scott, MD
5:30 pm
Close of Session