Heidi Peterson ND - Diagnosing and Treating Vaginal and Urinary Dysbiosis (1 General CE Credit)

2022 Thaena Microbiome Symposium - The Rise of Postbiotics: The Roles they Play in in immunology and women's health.

DESCRIPTION

Chronic dysbiosis of the bladder and vagina can affect many chronic diseases in the genitourinary system.   Dr Peterson will review PCR/NGS testing of the genitourinary system.  Dr Peterson will review cases treating  interstitial cystitis, vestibulitis, chronic vaginitis, and lichen sclerosus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

1. Discuss PCR/NGS testing.
2. Describe a Vestibulitis case.
3. Describe a Chronic post coital cystitis case.
4. Describe a Lichen Sclerosus case.
5. Describe an Interstitial Cystitis case.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr Peterson obtained a Masters in Chemistry from Northwestern University. She then received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from NUNM which she also completed 2 residency. She taught Gynecology Lab at NUNM for 18 years. Dr Petesron maintains a busy private practice in Portland, OR where she lives with her family.

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL

1 General CE Credit - American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)