Copy of Metabolic Health Conference

Metabolic Ageing: From Fertility to Menopause

Dr. Felice Gersh will explore how metabolic health interconnects with fertility and hormonal balance throughout a woman’s life. She’ll explain the crucial role of oestrogen as a regulator of metabolic homeostasis, essential not just for reproductive health but overall well-being. Learn why metabolic challenges in conditions like PCOS and menopause are linked to oestradiol insufficiency and discover strategies to rejuvenate mitochondrial function, preventing harmful byproducts like toxic nitric oxide and superoxide. Gain insights into how to support metabolic health from the reproductive years through menopause, promoting vitality at every stage.

Neuro-Endo-Immunology and its Relationship to Hormone Imbalances

Dr. Jess Armine will introduce the concept of Neuro–Endo–Immunology (NEI), highlighting how neurological, endocrine, and immunological systems interact to influence hormone balance. He will discuss how mood disorders, inflammation, and other immunological issues may underlie hormonal imbalances when typical endocrine treatments fail. The talk will examine how dysfunctions within the HPT/HPA/HPG axes contribute to adrenal and thyroid challenges, which then impact sex hormones. Attendees will gain new insights and protocols to address NEI disruptions, with a focus on identifying genetic predispositions and the cellular stress responses contributing to hormone imbalances.

PCOS: Exploring Common Drivers of Androgen Excess in Women 

Lara Briden will present a patient-centred approach to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), emphasising that PCOS is not a single disease but a complex syndrome with multiple underlying drivers. She will explore key mechanisms such as neuroendocrine disruption, adrenal hyper-responsiveness, and metabolic dysfunction. The session will also cover how to differentiate PCOS from other conditions with similar symptoms and the impact of androgen excess on insulin resistance. Briden will conclude with a discussion on cyclic progesterone therapy as a treatment for neuroendocrine imbalance, providing attendees with practical tools for managing PCOS.

Understanding Perimenopause as a Neurological Transition

Lorna Driver-Davies will discuss perimenopause as a crucial period of neurological transition, where symptoms like anxiety, mood fluctuations, and cognitive issues often emerge. She will explain how these neurological changes, if unaddressed, can progress into more severe challenges in menopause. Lorna will share insights into the neurological underpinnings of perimenopause and offer guidance on supportive botanicals and supplements, helping clinicians better understand and manage the mental and physical shifts their clients experience during this stage.

The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Hormonal Health

Thomas Cookson’s session will examine the role of the gut microbiome in hormonal health, focusing on how gut bacteria influence hormone regulation, metabolism, and overall balance. Key points include the gut-brain axis effect on cortisol levels, the microbiome’s impact on insulin sensitivity, and the role of the estrobolome in oestrogen metabolism. Thomas will provide an in-depth look at how specific gut-related factors can affect testosterone and androgen processing, giving participants practical insights into managing gut health to support hormonal wellbeing.

Mastering Hormonal Health: Insights from DUTCH Testing in Complex Female Case Studies

Jo Majithia will discuss the application of the DUTCH test in clinical practice, explaining how this advanced hormone test can assist practitioners in assessing and addressing hormone imbalances. Attendees will learn how to address common client concerns for better compliance, and how to interpret key markers within various case-study contexts. The case studies will center around the topics of PMS using cycle mapping, perimenopause with hot flashes, low libido, and mood swings, and post-menopause with weight gain.

Nourishing Men's Health Through Andropause: The Role of Nutrition

Join Phil Beard from Viridian Nutrition for an insightful session on supporting men’s hormonal health, with a focus on andropause and declining testosterone levels. Phil will demystify testosterone mechanisms, address common misconceptions, and guide you through navigating the changes associated with andropause. Discover key herbs and nutrients that can effectively support testosterone levels and learn evidence-based supplemental protocols to help men maintain vitality and well-being as they age. This talk is essential for understanding how nutrition can play a pivotal role in men’s hormonal health.

Testosterone and Hormone Replacement Therapy ( HRT)

Clinical Director of the Marion Gluck Clinic, Dr. Ghazala Aziz-Scott, will discuss the role of testosterone in women and its vital importance to health and wellbeing. She will examine the changes in testosterone in the different phases of a woman's life from puberty to menopause and discuss the controversies around treatment. We will also cover the different types of bioidentical testosterone treatments available for women including what the future holds.

Menopause and ADHD

Karen Newby will deep dive into how menopause transition affect symptoms of ADHD. The session looks at oestrogens involvement in dopamine metabolism and how fluctuating levels at menopause (and indeed throughout our cycles) can affect executive functioning, mood and memory.

Hormones, Metabolism & Women’s Health:
A New Era of Clinical Practice

Live Speakers

Dr. Kristi Morlan- Hughes

Dr. Carrie Jones

Dr. David Unwin

Jo Gamble

Agenda

Session Details

Metabolic Ageing: From Fertility to Menopause

Neuro-Endo-Immunology and its Relationship to Hormone Imbalances

PCOS: Exploring Common Drivers of Androgen Excess in Women

Understanding Perimenopause as a Neurological Transition

The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Hormonal Health

Mastering Hormonal Health: Insights from DUTCH Testing in Complex Female Case Studies

Nourishing Men's Health Through Andropause: The Role of Nutrition

Testosterone and Hormone Replacement Therapy ( HRT)

Menopause and ADHD

Ticket Purchase Options

In-person Early Bird- £120

Virtual ticket - €78 / £65 /$80

OUR Sponsors

FAQ

1 What happens once I have bought my ticket?

2 How do I log in to the event?

3 What if I can’t login or I lose my password? Can I reset it?

4 What if I can’t attend live on the day, will the event be recorded?

5 Do I need to download or install any software to attend this event?

Hormones, Metabolism & Women’s Health: A New Era of Clinical Practice

Live Speakers

Dr. Kristi Morlan- Hughes

Dr. Carrie Jones

Dr. David Unwin

Jo Gamble

Agenda

Session Details

Metabolic Ageing: From Fertility to Menopause

Neuro-Endo-Immunology and its Relationship to Hormone Imbalances

PCOS: Exploring Common Drivers of Androgen Excess in Women

Understanding Perimenopause as a Neurological Transition

The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Hormonal Health

Mastering Hormonal Health: Insights from DUTCH Testing in Complex Female Case Studies

Nourishing Men's Health Through Andropause: The Role of Nutrition

Testosterone and Hormone Replacement Therapy ( HRT)

Menopause and ADHD

Ticket Purchase Options

In-person Early Bird- £120

Virtual ticket - €78 / £65 /$80

OUR Sponsors

FAQ

1 What happens once I have bought my ticket?

2 How do I log in to the event?

3 What if I can’t login or I lose my password? Can I reset it?

4 What if I can’t attend live on the day, will the event be recorded?

5 Do I need to download or install any software to attend this event?

Hormones, Metabolism & Women’s Health:
A New Era of Clinical Practice

PCOS: Exploring Common Drivers of Androgen Excess in Women 