• I appreciated the list of recommended nutrients with dosing and mechanism of action.
• Liked that she shared her personal story and her triumph over endometriosis as well as the comparison between conventional and naturopathic treatments. She's an excellent presenter! 
• Clear and concise. Great content.
• Basic naturopathic treatments open to a wide range of practices.
• Clinically relevant.

• I enjoyed hearing how the PCOS patient did not have a standard look. The naturopathic therapies were clear. 
• Dr. Frank reviewed the endocrinology of PCOS from a clinical, ND perspective which is pure gold.
• Expanded my view on what PCOS may "look" like.
• Extremely thorough content. 
• Presenter was well-informed on this topic and had a generous amount of information.

• Step by step procedure outline-- I found the information very helpful. 
• The clarity with which the presentation was given and the pictures of the escharotic treatment/ process was very educational.
• Loved the variation on protocols and the updated information. Addressed 2 issues I had not seen addressed before: HPV without ASCUS and diagnosis and treatment in men, both of which recently came up in my practice.
• I liked that she shared the physician letter that is sent out when taking on a patient for treatment. 
• Wow. I loved the case presentation of escharotics that included photo documentation of the cervices. Invaluable. 

PART 1 with Dr. Amy Day, ND

Clinical Pearls and Integrative Management of Endometriosis

Presentation Description: Endometriosis affects at least 6.3 million women and girls in the U.S. Endometriosis is caused by dysregulation of the immune and endocrine systems and can create infertility, pain and suffering for these women. Women with endometriosis are seeking alternative options, and naturopathic doctors are poised to provide them with better answers. Through recent research the underlying causes of endometriosis are becoming clearer. A caring and knowledgeable doctor, along with a comprehensive approach to evidence-based treatment, will have the best chance at helping these women manage their condition successfully. Case studies and sample treatment plans will be provided.
 
Attend this presentation to confidently:

• Gain compassion for women with endometriosis and a deeper understanding of the patient’s experience.
• Understand that endometriosis is a whole body disease and not merely a gynecological disorder because it involves the immune, endocrine, gastrointestinal and detoxification systems.
• Create comprehensive naturopathic treatment plans that include diet, lifestyle modifications, pelvic physical therapy, evidence-based botanical medicine, acupuncture, nutritional supplements and more.
• Understand the prescription of medications for endometriosis and review new drugs in development.
• Provide informed consent on conventional and evidence-based naturopathic options to manage the complexities of this condition

• Understand signs and symptoms of PCOS.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to confirm PCOS.
• Understand current conventional treatments for PCOS.
• Implement and prescribe evidence-based therapeutic diets, lifestyle modifications, botanical medicine, and nutritional supplements to treat PCOS.
• Glean clinical pearls to improve fertility in patients with PCOS.

• Have an understanding of the epidemiology of HPV infection and cervical dysplasia.
• Have an understanding of conventional allopathic management of cervical dysplasia.
• Understand how to diagnose HPV infection in men and women.
• Create evidence-based naturopathic prescriptions for treating HPV positive men.
• Understand how to develop evidence-based treatment plans for management of HPV infection and cervical dysplasia, including appropriate referral for further follow-up, as well as indications and contraindications for treatment.
• Understand to how perform cervical escharotic treatments in the office, how to track progression of treatments and manage follow-up care.