Foundations of Women’s Hormonal Health
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the foundations of women’s hormonal health through a holistic, naturopathic approach. It provides a clear understanding of how the endocrine system works, the main hormones involved, and the factors that influence hormonal balance at every stage of life.
Participants will learn about the mechanisms of the menstrual cycle and the impact of hormones on energy, mood, fertility and metabolism. The course also covers the influence of stress, diet and endocrine disruptors on hormonal health.
Particular attention is given to the main female hormonal imbalances, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual disorders, fertility issues, perimenopause and menopause.
Through a preventive, holistic and personalized approach, students will learn to recognize the signs of hormonal imbalance and to implement natural strategies that support lasting well-being.
Teaching methods included:
- E-Learning training: an interactive, motivating, and effective learning method.
- Printable course booklets
- Access to the student centre
- Videos and virtual library.
Course Content Description
Student Guide
Teaching method and instructions
- How to use your E-learning platform
- Your documents and teaching tools
- Your PDF teaching manual
- Clinical Case Studies (CCS)
- Your study time
- Timelines and duration of the program
- Quizzes
- Evaluations
- Professional and personal status
Course objectives and overview
- Start the study
- Plan your work schedule
- Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction to female hormone therapy and the naturopathic approach
- Harmonizing women’s health: why understand hormone therapy and naturopathy?
- Key concepts of female hormone therapy and naturopathy
- The principles of naturopathy applied to hormonal health
- Integrating approaches: why combine naturopathy and conventional medicine?
- Overview of female hormonal disorders
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 1
Chapter 2
Anatomy and physiology of the female hormonal system
- Why understand female hormonal anatomy and physiology?
- Key organs of the female endocrine system
- The major hormonal axes: the symphony of communication
- The menstrual cycle: dynamics and phases
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 2
Chapter 3
The main female hormones: roles and interactions
- The messengers of female balance: why understand the major hormones?
- Learn about the main female hormones
- Hormonal interactions: a system in balance
- The impact of hormones on overall health
- When the balance is broken: signs and manifestations
- From knowledge to action
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 3
Chapter 4
Recognizing hormonal imbalances: causes and symptoms
- Why is it essential to recognize a hormonal imbalance in women?
- Factors that disrupt female hormonal balance
- Symptoms of hormonal imbalances: how to recognize them?
- From observation to action
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 4
Chapter 5
Female hormonal disorders: differential diagnosis and clinical presentations
- Understanding the diversity of female hormonal disorders: a key issue for support
- Major female hormonal disorders
- Differential diagnosis: how to distinguish hormonal disorders?
- Appropriate care options: naturopathy and conventional medicine
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 5
Chapter 6
Dietary factors, lifestyle and hormonal environment
- Why does lifestyle profoundly influence female hormonal balance?
- Therapeutic nutrition: the first key to hormonal balance
- Stress, sleep and physical activity: pillars of a healthy hormonal lifestyle
- Environment and endocrine disruptors: invisible enemies of hormonal balance
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 6
Chapter 7
Naturopathic approaches to hormonal support
- Why rely on naturopathic approaches to support hormonal health?
- The naturopathic pillars of hormonal support
- Herbal medicine and nutritional supplements: allies for hormonal balance
- Digestive and liver support: the key to lasting hormonal balance
- Hormonal detoxification: principles and strategies in naturopathy
- Stress management: a key lever for hormonal balance
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 7
Chapter 8
Individualized and comprehensive support tailored to the different stages of women’s lives
- Supporting women at every stage of their lives: why individualization is essential
- The major hormonal stages of a woman’s life
- Adapting naturopathic support to each stage of life
- Case studies: individualization in practice
- A comprehensive and preventative approach: anticipating and supporting transitions
- Review of knowledge
- Activity 8
Course conclusion
- Continue your learning journey with AMCC: Health Practitioner and Naturopath programs
- Review of knowledge: final review activity
- Answers
