Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone.

It is produced in many animals mainly by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex within the adrenal gland. It is produced in other tissues in lower quantities.

Its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. It functions to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, to suppress the immune system, and to aid in the metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

Included in this Module is:

Cortisol Overview - Video

Excess Cortisol Plan - Video

Cortisol Fact Sheet

Estrogen, or oestrogen, is the primary female sex hormone.

It is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

There are three major endogenous estrogens in females that have estrogenic hormonal activity: estrone, estradiol, and estriol.

Included in this Module is:

Estrogen Video 

Estrogen Q&A

Estrogen Fact Sheet

Estrogen Audio File

Estrogen Detoxification - Video

Estrogen Replacement - Video

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate the body's metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Included in this Module is: 

Hyperthyroid Overview - Video 

Hyperthyroid Discussion - Audio

Thyroid Disorders

Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate the cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain.

Included in this Module is: 

Hypothyroid Overview - Video 

Hypothyroid Discussion - Audio

Progesterone is one of the progesterone steroid hormones. It is secreted by the corpus luteum, a temporary endocrine gland that the female body produces after ovulation during the second half of the menstrual cycle.

Progesterone belongs to a group of steroid hormones called the progestogens, and is the major progestogen in the body.

Included in this Module is:

Progesterone - Video #1

Progesterone - Video #2

Progesterone Fact Sheet

Progesterone Transcript

Progesterone Audio

Although testosterone is considered a male sex hormone, women produce small amounts of testosterone in their ovaries and adrenal glands.

Together with the female sex hormone estrogen, testosterone plays a role in the growth and maintenance of female reproductive tissue and bone mass. These hormones also influence behavior.

Included in this Module is:

Testosterone Overview - Video

Testosterone Audio

Testosterone Fact Sheet

Androgens and Testing Transcript

How do we know what testing is accurate or reliable? Between blood, saliva and urine, we have multiple choices. Here is this module I explain the pros and cons so you are able to make the choice that is best for your patients.

Included in this Module is:

Saliva, Blood and DUTCH Testing - Video

In this module you will learn how to dose and start patients on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr Tassone will discuss the difference between topical application, troches, or rapid dissolve tablets while also informing you when you should put them together or when to separate.