Presented by Lylen Ferris, ND | September 3, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific

Peri-menopause, which can begin as early as the mid-30s, is a complex transitional phase marked by symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, mood changes, and cognitive issues. Effective care depends on accurate patient intake and comprehensive lab assessments, which guide personalized treatment plans. While many patients benefit from lifestyle changes and basic hormone support, others require deeper investigation into physiological imbalances. Optimizing disease prevention adds another layer of complexity, making advanced testing and holistic strategies-including hormone panels, GI and HPA axis assessments, and trauma-informed care-essential for long-term wellness.

Learning Objectives:

• Articulate stats and symptoms associated with the peri-menopausal transition.
• Examine pathologies that are more prevalent in menopause and what can be done to decrease risk beginning in the peri-menopausal years.
• Summarize conventional labs and considerations that should not be overlooked.
• Discuss various functional labs and considerations for this population, based on current symptoms and disease prevention, that will optimize health during the peri-menopausal years and beyond.