December 7, 2015 Puzzle Piece
Salivary Hormone Testing for PCOS, Andro/Menopause, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Neurodegenerative Conditions
Scientific Updates and the Application of Hormone Testing; When, What, and How
for evaluation of Men and Women in Hormonal Transition by Jay Mead, MD
Abstract:
Excellent patient results in Hormone optimization and
Neuroendocrine Balance can be built from the blueprint of accurate,
reliable and valid testing. Optimizing health and treating our patients
successfully is every Practitioner’s primary goal. Complex cases need
good labs to tease out the elements of malfunction and dysfunction in
each person’s whole picture. These assessment tools position achieve
healing and wellness.
In order to accomplish this include we utilize physical
examination, thorough clinical history and valid, applicable laboratory
testing. Many of our patients are of the complex variety and the
functional road maps which good testing provides serve an invaluable
role. But which labs to order, how do we interpret them and when do they
need to be ordered?
Measuring active saliva hormone levels is different than measuring
general total serum levels. Each serves a purpose but understanding how
they differ is critical. This presentation will elucidate the science
behind the existing Hormone and Neuroendocrine testing methodologies, as
well as outlining the monitoring practices and treatment protocols to
successfully treat patients.
Rule of thumb; all testing utilized should bring relief to the
complexity of the case and provide clarity and direction for best
treatment practices. If your menopausal patients suffer from symptoms
of menopause, Neurodegenerative disease, PCOS, Depression, Anxiety,
Insomnia or numerous other debilitating conditions during this
transition; a functional approach which begins with accurate Hormone and
Neuroendocrine assessment may be key.
Learning Objectives for our Webinar, December 15, 2015 at 6pm PST
where Dr Brimhall will host Dr Mead to answer questions on the procedure
of Salivary testing and the answer to many questions.
- Learn the scientific foundation for hormone and neuroendocrine assessment and testing.
- Obtain
the historical perspective on HRT, evolution of testing and advances in
the current state of the art laboratory practices
- Consider when to use saliva, serum or urinary analysis for these purposes.
- Understand test results with treatment overview for successful outcomes.
- Gain an understanding of test results so that interpretation leads to more precise and successful treatment
References:
- Percutaneous Administration of Progesterone: Blood Levels and Endometrial Protection. Stanczyk FZ et al. Menopause (2005), 12 (2): 232-237.
- Salivary
but not serum Level or Urinary Levels of Progesterone are Elevated
after Topical Application of Progesterone to Pre and Postmenopausal
Women. O’Leary P, et al. Clin Endo (2005)53: 615-620
- Validation of Salivary testosterone as a screening test for male hypogonadism. Morley, J et al. The Aging Male. September 2006; 9(3): 165-169.
- Saliva as a Medium for Investigating Intra and inter individual differences in sex hormone levels in Premenopausal Women. Gann, Perter H. et.al. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. Jan 2001 Vol. 10, 59-64.
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