Igor Shaskin – Bio-Identical Hormones – Introduction and Concepts
Biography
Lethbridge East Constituency Association and LARx Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He established market presence with growth in Outcomes based initiatives, compounding services, homeopathy, nutritional and herbal medicines, delivering a holistic approach to pharmaceutical care at Stafford Pharmacy & Home Healthcare. Igor received the PCCA Canadian Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2023. He has many Publications and Presentations to note including “Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy 101: Pharmacist’s Introduction” Alberta Pharmacists Association. He has many
Memberships and Affiliations including Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), Lethbridge and District Society of Pharmacists and Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) to name a few.
Presentation Description
An introduction to bio-identical hormone therapy with a focus on bio-identical hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone with mention of pregnenolone and DHEA, what is considered to be a bio-identical hormone (isomolecular) and where this fits in the treatment of hormone imbalances such as premenopause, and menopause. Igor will also briefly discuss custom compounding in the context of bio-identical hormone therapy, as part of a holistic approach to care – lifestyle, diet, stress reduction, etc. This also reflects his own clinical experience which has proven that ‘one size’ therapy is not appropriate for all.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the physiology of normal hormone cycles.
- Learn the different types of bio-identical hormones.
- Understand treatment strategies for symptoms of hormone imbalance.
- Become familiar with holistic patient care, and how custom compounding fits in.