Hormone Course, Module 9

Addressing Specific Conditions (PCOS, Infertility)

Objectives: Apply herbs to common disorders.

Key Topics:

• PCOS: Insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism.

• Key herbs: Vitex and spearmint. (found in lesson 1)

• Infertility protocols.

Readings/Resources:

• PCOs - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Insulin Resistance
• Hyperandrogenism
• Female Infertility – Endocrine Disruptors Stealing Our Future
• PCOS, the #1 Cause of Infertility?
• Male infertility: lifestyle factors and holistic, complementary, and alternative therapies.
• A Systematic Review on Use of Medicinal Plants for Male Infertility Treatment

Activities:

• Weekly: Condition-specific reading

• Assignment: Case study analysis for PCOS herbal intervention.