Main topics

• Neuroendocrine mechanisms regulating pubertal onset and reproductive maturation
• Brain-ovary communication and the physiology of ovulation
• Mood and anxiety fluctuations across the female cycle: neuroendocrine insights
• The impact of hormonal contraception on the brain and neuroendocrine axis
• Neuroendocrine control of fertility and ovulatory function
• Hormonal adaptations during pregnancy and labor
• Ovulatory disorders and menstrual irregularities: neuroendocrine perspectives
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: neuroendocrine signatures and pathophysiology
• Perimenopause and menopause: central mechanisms behind symptoms and transitions
• Brain aging and neuroendocrine shifts across female life stages
• Metabolic and neuroendocrine disturbances during and after menopause
• Hormonal influences on cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women
• Bone loss and fracture risk: endocrine and neuroendocrine determinants

By the end of the course, you will be able to

• Understand how neuroendocrine systems regulate key transitions in female health
• Recognize the hormonal and brain-based factors influencing mood, fertility, and aging
• Identify neuroendocrine mechanisms behind major conditions like PCOS, menopause-related disorders, and ovulatory dysfunction
• Gain insights into the hormonal basis of cardiovascular and bone health in women
• Apply this knowledge to support more personalized, life-stage–specific care for women