Hormones Through the Lifespan: Cycles, Conditions, and Menopause

Join Dr. Ana Garcia, a NaProTechnology-trained OB/GYN, for a comprehensive journey through female hormonal health from menarche to menopause.

This presentation covers the full arc of how your hormones work, what disrupts them, and how to support your body at every stage:

• The menstrual cycle as a vital sign: how the brain, pituitary, and ovaries coordinate hormone production, ovulation, and progesterone

• Interconnected hormone axes: how prolactin, thyroid, and insulin pathways influence each other and your cycle

• Common conditions decoded: PCOS, endometriosis, progesterone deficiency, recurrent miscarriage, and why birth control masks rather than treats

• The gut-hormone connection: how the microbiome affects estrogen metabolism, inflammation, and overall hormonal balance

• Navigating perimenopause and menopause: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), functional medicine approaches, and what conventional training often misses

• Live case discussion: Dr. Whittaker and Dr. Garcia work through a complex hypothalamic amenorrhea case with specific recommendations

Designed for both patients seeking to understand their own hormonal health and providers looking to deepen their restorative approach.