Sexual Pharmacology… Making Sex Better or Making It Worse?

Date: TBA
Location: Holiday Inn Charleston/Mt Pleasant
250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-884-6000

Time: 8:30AM-4:30PM (lunch on your own).
Hotel will offer a deli buffet, dessert and beverage for $10.

Registration: $100 for professionals and $80 for students (check preferred)

Description: The world of sexual pharmacology has a dizzying array of pills, patches, pellets and potions to make our sex life better. But is this true? What is the downside? What about the terminology used…compounding, natural, bio-identical, prescription and big pharma? What is the role of neurotransmitters, hormones, and side effects of prescribed medication? Do herbs and supplements really help? How do you know if your hormones are out of balance? Then what???
This workshop will:

  •   review the effects of neurotransmitters and hormones on sexual function
  •   review the effects of commonly prescribed medications, herbs and supplements on sexual function
  •   review alternative therapies to counter negative sexual side effects
  •   present cutting edge information on obtaining hormonal balance for optimal sexual health
  •   discuss saliva versus serum (blood) testing and how to interpret the results
  •   suggest ways to coordinate between medical and non-medical professionals to offer comprehensive sexual health care

Presenters:
Joan Sughrue, MEd, BSN, RN is an AASECT Diplomate of Sex Therapy. She practiced in her late husband’s medical office for over 30 years. Currently, she is conducting sexuality training throughout the US. Joan is an approved provider and supervisor for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

Kim Richardson, RPh is the owner of Pitt Street Pharmacy in the Old Village of Mt Pleasant, SC for the past 15 years. His pharmacy practice specializes in making and dispensing compounded prescriptions for nearly every medical specialty with a focus on bio-identical hormone replacement for men and women. Dr. Richardson supervises and teaches pharmacy interns from the MUSC College of Pharmacy.

Approved for 6 AASECT CE credits.
AASECT credits are generally accepted for state license renewal for counselors, MF therapists, social workers and psychologists. Documentation will be given to participants to submit for licensure renewal. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine if AASECT credits are valid for state license renewal.

REGISTRATION AND FEES:
Please click on tab for the registration form.
$100 for professionals and $80 for students.
This includes refreshments and lunch is on your own.

Seating is limited to 40 SO REGISTER EARLY.
Late registrations are permitted if space is available.