Hormone Optimization for Aging Patients
Assess and manage common hormonal changes across the aging continuum using structured, guideline-informed reasoning.
What this track covers
This track covers recognizing symptoms of hormonal decline in aging patients, structuring a comprehensive hormonal assessment, and organizing a monitoring plan over time. It addresses estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and thyroid considerations relevant to both men and women.
What you will practice
- Differentiate hormone-related symptoms from other causes of fatigue, mood change, or cognitive decline
- Structure a stepwise hormonal workup for a patient reporting age-related symptoms
- Compare delivery method considerations for hormone therapies discussed in guidelines
- Plan a monitoring schedule after initiating hormone therapy
- Identify red flags that warrant referral or further workup before treatment
Simulator scenario
A perimenopausal patient presents with fatigue, sleep disturbance, and mood changes, and the clinician must decide which hormonal workup steps to order first.
Board question topics
- Recognizing symptoms of hormonal decline
- Interpreting hormone assessment results
- Monitoring considerations after starting hormone therapy
- Differentiating hormonal from non-hormonal causes of symptoms
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