S6 Ep. 24: Restoring Reproductive & Whole-Body Health: A 2026 FACTS Conference Preview

FACTS 2026 Annual Conference Preview FACTS for Restoring Reproductive & Whole-Body Health 📍 Peoria, Illinois 📅 Friday–Saturday, April 10–11, 2026 📘 Pre-Conference Workshops: Thursday, April 9, 2026 On today’s episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we’re spotlighting an upcoming national conference that aligns beautifully with our mission of root-cause, whole-body hormone care the 2026 Annual Conference hosted by FACTS About Fertility. The conference theme, “FACTS for Restoring Reproductive & Whole-Body Health,” brings together leading clinicians and researchers to explore how endocrine health, mental well-being, fertility, and surgical care intersect across the reproductive lifespan. The conference will be hosted at OSF Healthcare in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th, with optional pre-conference workshops on Thursday, April 9th. Women’s health is not siloed , hormones, stress physiology, immune function, mental health, and fertility are deeply connected. This conference focuses on restoration, informed decision-making, and evidence-based care, equipping clinicians to move beyond symptom suppression toward true healing. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Connect with nationally recognized experts Deepen their understanding of women’s endocrine and reproductive health Learn practical, clinically relevant approaches grounded in physiology and patient-centered care 🎤 Featured Speakers & Topics Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: Perspectives Across the Reproductive Lifespan Teresa Kenney, WHNP From Delay to Diagnosis: Understanding Female Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Paul Hruz, MD, PhD Adrenal Health: Improving the Stress–Hormone Connection to Restore Cycle Health Monica Minjeur, DO 🩺 Surgical Perspectives Endometriosis and Surgery as First-Line Treatment Patrick Yeung Jr, MD Evaluation and Treatment of Tubal Factor Infertility Kathleen Carlson, MD PCOS and the Role of Ovarian Wedge Resection Helen Ejiogu, MD 🧠 Mental Health & Whole-Person Care Women’s Hormones, Mental Health, and Hormonal Balance Sarah Hill, PhD Transforming Women’s Mental Health Through Coaching and Connection Jamie Rathjen Our interview guest today is Paula Gallagher, Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator for FACTS About Fertility. Paula brings a powerful and personal perspective to her work, aligning her own experience with infertility to FACTS’ mission of educating medical professionals to provide women with more options, better education, and truly restorative reproductive and hormonal healthcare. Registration Details FACTS members receive 20% off registration. Learn more and register at: 👉 www.FACTSAboutFertility.org Sponsors We Heart Nutrition Thoughtfully formulated supplements designed to support women’s health at every stage of life. 20% off with code: GENIUS We’re excited to partner with Salt & Light by Sami, a brand whose mission is to provide toxin-free candles that enhance the aroma of any space. Their thoughtfully crafted candles offer a simple way to enjoy beautiful scent at home without harsh chemicals an easy, intentional swap for women who care about what they bring into their living spaces. Hormone Genius listeners receive 10% off Use code HORMONEHAPPY at checkout Grazing Beauty Tallow Skin Care! Grazing Beauty is a small-batch, mama-inspired skincare brand specializing in grass-fed tallow products like body balms, bar soaps, and lip balm. Listeners can use the affiliate code HORMONEGENIUS at checkout for 10% off their order. grazingbeauty.com/ Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Hormone Genius Podcast. This content is for information is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.