The investment for the Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program is $2,497 USD if you pay in full.

There are three payment plan options;

• 3 monthly payments of $847 USD
• 5 monthly payments of $527 USD
• 8 monthly payments of $337 USD

The Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program contains 12 modules, with 2 modules being released each month over the course of 6 months. These modules have all of the content and information you need so that when you come to our group sessions you will have greater clarity about what to ask so you can get the answers and solutions you’re looking for. 

Included in the Women’s Hormone Health Certification Program:

12 RECORDED WEBINARS – covers a wide range of topics and two new modules are released at the beginning of each month
DETAILED HANDOUTS & HORMONE BALANCING PROTOCOLS – Packed full with insanely juicy, scientifically-based solutions that will provide the groundwork for you to create massive change in your clients’ health
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE MATERIALS, LINKS & RESOURCES – my hand-picked resources for you!

Women’s Health Training Modules  – There are 12 modules in this curriculum.  Each module contains 3-6 video lectures (each 15-30 minutes long), handouts, protocols and additional resources. View the full curriculum here.

• MODULE 1 – Introduction to the Menstrual Cycle
• MODULE 2 – Menstruation Through the Life Cycle
• MODULE 3 – The Endocrine System & Hormones 101
• MODULE 4 – Female Anatomy & Ovarian Function
• MODULE 5 – The Most Common Conditions Associated with Hormone Imbalance
• MODULE 6 – How Food Affects Hormones & How to Eat for Optimal Hormone Health
• MODULE 7 – Blood Sugar, Insulin and Your Hormones
• MODULE 8 – Gut Health & It’s Effect on Hormone Health
• MODULE 9 – Detoxification – Liver & Gallbladder Function
• MODULE 10 – HPA Axis & Adrenals – The Connection to Overall Health & Menstrual Cycles
• MODULE 11 – The Thyroid’s Connection to the Menstrual Cycle & Fertility
• MODULE 12 – Lab Testing & Supplements Overview

There is extensive information on the menstrual cycle, ovulation, the hormone fluctuations that drive each phase of the cycle, as well as the different hormones and how they impact each area of health and overall wellbeing. 

Additionally, there are protocols for the foundational aspects of health like the gut and liver detoxification, and there are protocols for specific conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Finally, there are guest expert lecturers who deliver research-backed presentations on a variety of relevant topics.

The certification program consists of 12 modules. Each module contains 3-6 lectures, which all include evidence-based content with links to all research studies and references cited (there are 100’s of studies that have been referenced). The research and content are all updated on a yearly basis. Nicole has spent years working with clients and observing their results and she has pored over the literature on hormones and menstrual health to create this program. She has also collaborated with a number of leading women’s health experts with various specialties to help create some of the content presented in the program.

There is extensive information on the menstrual cycle, ovulation, the hormone fluctuations that drive each phase of the cycle, as well as the different hormones and how they impact each area of health and overall wellbeing. Additionally, there are protocols for the foundational aspects of health like the gut and liver detoxification, and there are protocols for specific conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Finally, there are guest expert lecturers who deliver research-backed presentations on a variety of relevant topics.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Understand the basic role and functions of the menstrual cycle, emphasizing the critical importance of ovulation.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal menstrual cycle variations across different life stages, from puberty through perimenopause.
• Understand the basic steps involved in cycle tracking using cervical fluid, basal temperature, and cervical position.
• Describe the fundamental role and operations of the endocrine system, emphasizing its interconnection with overall health and hormonal balance.
• Recognize the most prevalent hormone imbalances affecting women today, including associated signs, symptoms, and conditions.
• Identify the basic external and internal female anatomical structures, understanding their functions in the context of hormone regulation.
• Explain the role of ovarian mitochondria in hormonal processes and their impact on conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and ovarian insufficiency.
• Understand the pivotal roles of fat, protein, and carbohydrates in maintaining hormonal balance, including optimal macronutrient ratios.
• Understand the impact of micronutrients like zinc, selenium and magnesium on hormonal regulation and overall well-being.
• Outline the roles of glucose and insulin in the body, and identify contributors to blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance.
• Describe the interplay between insulin and key sex hormones, emphasizing the relationship between diet, blood sugar regulation, and hormonal health.
• Explain how gut health influences hormone production and utilization, highlighting the gut-brain axis and its impact on overall health.
• Outline the functions of the liver and gallbladder in detoxification and hormonal balance, including phases of liver detoxification and signs of dysfunction.
• Analyze the impact of environmental toxins, including xenoestrogens, on the endocrine system, menstrual cycle, and fertility.
• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the body’s stress response system, including the hormones produced by the adrenal glands and their role in menstrual health.
• Facilitate the exploration of lifestyle strategies to manage stress and support clients in promoting HPA axis regulation, aiming for optimal hormonal balance through client-driven goal setting.
• Outline the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland, its interaction within the HPT axis, and its role in menstrual cycle regulation and fertility.
• Develop an introductory understanding of lab testing related to menstrual health, enabling you to guide clients in recognizing the relevance of lab results to their symptoms and encouraging them to seek appropriate evaluation and testing from their healthcare provider.
• An much more!

The Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program is structured to be a 6-month program based on the content release schedule. However, by taking the self-study route you’re able to work at your own pace as you’ll have access to the content forever.

If you were to follow along each month as the modules are released and the call recordings are shared, you’re looking at between 5-7 hours per month.

The Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program is structured to be a 6-month program based on the content release schedule to help you stay on track with the program.

However, if you’d like to work through the content faster, we’re happy to talk about a custom content release schedule for you if you opt for the pay-in-full option.

For the Self-Study Program, you have lifetime access to the course materials, so you can revisit them anytime you need. The content is released over six months (with two modules per month), and we strongly encourage you to follow this timeline to stay on track and fully absorb the material. You have up to 12 months from your enrollment date to complete the coursework, take the module tests, and pass the final exam. If you need additional time, just reach out to customer support and we will work with you. The best results come when you commit to steady progress, so we recommend setting a completion goal that aligns with your schedule.

You have as long as you’d like to work through the program content that you purchased and will continue to have access to it after you complete the program.

However, we do not offer a lifetime access guarantee because the Institute for Menstrual Health takes the responsibility of sharing and teaching educational content very seriously and due to the nature of the women’s health industry, research and findings are constantly changing.

Each year the Women’s Hormone Health Program runs, Nicole reviews in detail each module’s content to make updates and changes based on the latest research available. During the review process, Nicole evaluates if any updated content negates content released in previous years to a degree in which the existing content is no longer accurate and should not be in circulation or used in practice. Should this situation apply to more than 40% of a previous year’s released content, that year’s modules will be removed from the Institute for Menstrual Health Portal and all alumni will be advised.

Should program content be removed within 1 year of a participant’s program completion the Institute for Menstrual Health will automatically grant access to the newest version of the program free of charge to those affected.

Should program content be removed after 1 year of a participant’s program completion the Institute for Menstrual Health will evaluate the extent of the changes made and determine if the newest version of the program will be granted to those affected free of charge, or if past participants will be required to either pay an upgrade fee or re-enroll and take the program again at a discounted rate.

The top priority in the Women’s Hormone Health Certification is to provide practitioners with the latest, safest, and most proven information available in addition to tried and true methods tested by Nicole Jardim and her colleagues.

The Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program is a knowledge-based training, but it is not a certification program on its own. However, participants have the opportunity to upgrade the self-study program to receive their certification from the Institute for Menstrual Health.

Doing this will require that you attend two virtual teaching workshop days with Nicole and her incredible guest experts, held each spring and fall.

Please note that there is an additional fee of $500 USD for upgrading to the Certification program to cover the cost of the two virtual teaching workshop days.

If you’re someone who does better in a live setting, or is really looking to get live support as you work through the content then the Women’s Hormone Health Certification Live Group Program is probably a better fit for you.

Enrollment for this year’s program has closed, BUT you can join the waitlist for next year’s program here!

Yes! We’re very excited to share that the Women’s Hormone Health Program is approved for 36 CEs (Continuing Education Credits) through NBHWC (The National Board For Health & Wellness Coaching) for certified health coaches – Provider #CEA-000505-1.

However, you must upgrade to the Certification program in order to be eligible to receive these credits.

If you’re a board-certified health coach in the US, this course will provide you with the 36 CECs you need to maintain your board certification—which is required every three years. Now, not only can you deepen your expertise in women’s hormone health, but you can also keep your certification up to date.

If you are looking for credits through a different organization, you may be able to use our course curriculum to apply for accreditation within your institute/association. In a case like this, you’ll likely have to fill out and submit some forms, along with the course curriculum, and a letter from the program signing off on your completion which we would be more than happy to provide.

In the United States, the Women’s Hormone Health Certification Program is accredited and approved for 36 CEs (Continuing Education Credits) through The National Board For Health & Wellness Coaching. These continuing education credits are available to you if you are a board certified health coach. You can find the course listed on the NBHWC website if you search for Provider #CEA-000505-1.

In addition to being accredited for 36 CEs through The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), we are currently in the process of securing certification with two internationally recognized organizations: the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).

Both IPHM and IICT are widely respected organizations that support holistic health professionals by providing recognition, credibility, and access to professional membership benefits. Once our certification is complete, this will allow our graduates from 39 countries to gain additional professional validation, join international practitioner directories, and, in some cases, access liability insurance options, depending on their location and scope of practice.

These certifications serve to further establish the Women’s Hormone Health Certification Program as a trusted and comprehensive training for health coaches and practitioners worldwide.

The countries included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Mann, Italy, Jersey, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Additionally, over 40% of our students and alumni are international students from outside of the US. We have had students from over 35 countries graduate from our program and they are all practicing in various capacities.

If you are looking for accreditation through a different organization, you may be able to use our course curriculum to apply for accreditation within your institute/association. In a case like this, you’ll likely have to fill out and submit some forms, along with the course curriculum, and a letter from the program signing off on your completion which we would be more than happy to provide.

This program is designed for a diverse range of health and wellness professionals who are committed to deepening their expertise in women’s physiology, hormone health, and the menstrual cycle.

Specifically, it is tailored for:

• Health Coaches: Individuals who guide clients in making healthier lifestyle choices will find this program invaluable. It equips them with a profound understanding of hormonal health, enabling them to offer more specialized and effective coaching, particularly for women experiencing hormonal imbalances or menstrual irregularities.
• Nutritionists and Dietitians: Professionals who focus on dietary and nutritional counseling will benefit from learning how nutrition impacts hormonal balance. This knowledge will enhance their ability to create personalized dietary plans that support hormonal health and address specific conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and perimenopause.
• Midwives and Doulas: These practitioners support women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. This program provides them with a comprehensive understanding of hormonal changes during these life stages, allowing them to offer better support and advice to their clients.
• Pelvic Physical Therapists: Specialists who treat pelvic floor dysfunction and related conditions will gain insights into how hormonal health affects the pelvic region. This understanding will improve their ability to address conditions like pelvic pain, incontinence, and menstrual-related discomfort.
• Other Healthcare Providers: Any healthcare professional including acupuncturists, chiropractors, mental health therapists, nurse practitioners, and more who are looking to specialize in women’s health can benefit from this program. It offers a thorough grounding in evidence-based practices related to women’s hormonal health and the menstrual cycle, enhancing their ability to provide holistic and informed care.

By joining this program, professionals will not only expand their knowledge but also enhance their ability to provide specialized, evidence-based care to women, ultimately improving health outcomes and client satisfaction.

There are no specific training prerequisites for this training program. This program is designed for people interested in working with clients, patients, or applying their information to product or education production. Each year our cohort is made up of health coaches, nutritionists and dietitians, midwives, doula’s, pelvic PTs, nurses, and consumer goods entrepreneurs amongst other professions.

In the past we’ve had multiple people share the concern that they don’t have a science background, so they’re not sure if they should even apply but we’ve designed the program to meet everyone where they’re at. Nicole and our guest experts teach you the foundational information all the way to the complex information so that you can take what resonates and leave the rest for now. 

You’ll have access to the program’s content for LIFE so you can absolutely refer back to it as you progress in your business and your education.

Don’t let your fears deter you. We created this program for precisely that reason – so you can put your fears aside and move forward with your dreams.

Absolutely! While we strongly encourage having a foundational understanding of health—such as a certification in health coaching or another related field—there are no formal prerequisites for joining this program. We welcome a diverse range of professionals, including acupuncturists, nutritionists, midwives, doulas, physical therapists, pelvic floor specialists, and even business owners in the women’s health and wellness space. If you’re passionate about deepening your knowledge of hormone health to better support your clients, patients, or customers, this program will provide you with the in-depth education and practical tools to do so—regardless of your exact background.

The Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program is a knowledge-based program and is not a coaching certification.
Becoming a certified health coach requires an intensive training program specifically designed to develop coaching as a skillset—learning how to guide, motivate, and support clients in achieving their health goals. Because effective coaching is a refined practice in itself, it requires a dedicated program focused solely on that discipline.

Rather than combining both coaching education and hormone health training into one, we have intentionally designed this program to provide a deep, specialized education in women’s physiology, hormone health, and menstrual cycles. This ensures that graduates gain an advanced level of expertise in these areas and know how to apply this knowledge effectively to support clients within their scope of practice.

This program is designed to elevate your expertise, enhance your credibility, and empower you to support women’s health at a deeper level—whether you choose to pursue certification or not.

The Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study Program is a knowledge-based training, but it is not a certification program on its own. However, participants have the opportunity to upgrade to the full certification program through the Institute for Menstrual Health.

If you choose to upgrade, you will be required to attend two live virtual teaching workshop days with me, Nicole, and my incredible guest experts. These workshops, held each spring and fall, provide deeper learning, interactive discussions, and the opportunity to engage in live case study analysis. This additional training ensures that graduates are fully equipped to apply their knowledge effectively.

The upgrade to certification requires an additional fee of $500 USD, which covers the cost of the two virtual teaching workshop days. Once you complete the full certification process, you will be recognized as a Certified Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner.

The exact title you use may depend on your background:

• If you are already a certified health coach, you can confidently call yourself a Women’s Health Coach.
• If you hold another professional credential (such as an RN, ND, RD, or PT), you can state that you are certified in women’s hormone health in addition to your existing qualifications.
• Graduates have also successfully used titles like Women’s Health Practitioner, Women’s Health Consultant, Women’s Health Specialist, or Women’s Health Professional to reflect their expertise.

If you do not upgrade to certification, you will still gain invaluable knowledge in women’s hormone health, menstrual cycles, and physiology—allowing you to confidently apply this information within your scope of practice. Many self-study graduates have successfully used this education to enhance their work as health coaches, nutritionists, wellness professionals, and more.

This program is designed to elevate your expertise, enhance your credibility, and empower you to support women’s health at a deeper level—whether you choose to pursue certification or not.

The Women’s Hormone Health Certification Program provides you with specialized expertise in women’s health, hormone balance, and menstrual cycle education, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you want to launch your own business, expand your existing practice, or work within an established organization, this program equips you with the knowledge and confidence to do so.

Here are some career paths you can pursue:

1. Start Your Own Business

Many graduates use this program to build their own wellness practice and work with clients in various ways, including:

• Private Coaching or Consulting – Offer one-on-one or group coaching focused on hormone health, fertility, cycle syncing, or perimenopause.
• Online Courses & Memberships – Create digital programs, workshops, or memberships to educate and support women worldwide.
• Content Creation & Speaking – Start a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, or become a public speaker on women’s health.
• Retreats & Live Events – Host in-person or virtual retreats and workshops focused on menstrual health, self-care, or holistic wellness.

2. Expand Your Current Practice

If you’re already working in health and wellness, this certification allows you to add hormone health expertise to your current offerings. Graduates successfully integrate this training into roles such as:

• Certified Health Coaches – Specialize in hormone health and women’s wellness coaching.
• Nutritionists & Dietitians – Help clients optimize their diet for hormonal balance and metabolic health.
• Fitness & Yoga Instructors – Incorporate cycle syncing and hormone-friendly movement into training programs.
• Acupuncturists & Herbalists – Combine holistic treatments with hormone health guidance.

3. Work for an Established Company

Many graduates secure roles within organizations that focus on women’s health, functional medicine, and wellness, including:

• Women’s Health Clinics & Functional Medicine Practices – Work alongside doctors, naturopaths, or midwives to provide lifestyle and nutrition guidance.
• Wellness Startups & Health Tech Companies – Support product development, content creation, or client education in the femtech space.
• Corporate Wellness & Employee Health Programs – Help companies implement hormone-friendly wellness initiatives.
• Nonprofits & Community Health Organizations – Advocate for menstrual health education and access to resources.

4. Specialize in a Niche Area

This program allows you to carve out a unique niche in women’s health, such as:

• Period & Cycle Health Coaching – Support clients in regulating their cycles naturally.
• Fertility & Preconception Wellness – Guide women through hormone-friendly conception strategies.
• Perimenopause & Menopause Support – Help women navigate hormonal transitions with confidence.
• PCOS, Endometriosis, or Thyroid Health – Work with women who need specialized hormone support.

Regardless of your career path, this program gives you a powerful foundation in hormone health and the confidence to create real impact in women’s lives. You can build a career that aligns with your passion while making a meaningful difference in the field of women’s health!

Great question! So the main difference between the self-study and live group program is the support you get in the live program through weekly teaching and office hours calls, a dedicated whatsapp group and the facebook group. These live calls include Content Teaching & Q&A Calls, Case Study Review Calls, Office Hours Calls, Business Building Calls and Guest Expert Teaching Presentation Calls.

With the self-study program you have access to the Facebook group for questions and support, as well as one live 60 minute call each month to answer any questions or provide additional support for self study participants.

The self-study program gives you the most pertinent and important information you’ll learn in the live group program but at a pace that you develop rather than on a weekly basis like the live group program. This should give you the time to work through it as quickly as you’d like or as slowly as you’d like.

One thing to note is as of right now, we’re not planning on running the live group program again until September 2025 so there’s quite a bit of a wait for that, where in the meantime you could basically complete the self-study program if you wanted to!

Additionally there is a price difference between the two versions of the program. The self-study program is less than half the price of the live group Certification program, at $2,497, vs $6,497 USD.

The IIN hormone health program is an entirely self-paced program that provides a facebook group for support. The program was created in 2016 and we aren’t sure how much it has been updated since that time. It also does not have a heavy emphasis on the menstrual cycle, the endocrine system, or the actual protocols you can implement with your clients.

This highly comprehensive program is completely up to date from a scientific perspective and is structured completely differently with a major focus on menstrual and hormonal health in the first part. In the second part of the program, Nicole teaches her foundational protocol for working with clients. This program also includes a number of protocols that help address specific issues like heavy periods, PMS, PMDD, missing cycles and more. This program will equip you with theoretical knowledge but also a clear understanding of how to actually help your current and future clients who are experiencing hormonal issues. There is no point learning information without learning the steps to utilize it in your practice.

Yes, the Women’s Hormone Health Certification Program and the Self Study Program are more expensive than the IIN program, but it is important to spend your time and money on a program that is going to help you build a successful women’s health-focused business rather than one where you will need more training again to feel confident in your ability to help women with their health concerns.

Finally, in the live certification program there is a tremendous amount of live support, including weekly calls, a facebook group, a whatsapp group for the current cohort, and we have a community manager who checks in and makes sure you are doing well in the program. The self study program has one live Q&A call each month facilitated by Nicole to help support the self study students as they navigate through the program.

Due to the nature of the content there is some overlap, but generally speaking, this is a comprehensive, up to date, science backed program that will be a deep dive into women’s hormone health.

Yes, we have an entire lecture dedicated to Perimenopause and Menopause as well as a number of Guest Expert Presentations covering these topics. Additionally, Nicole discusses these phases of life throughout the program and also discusses variations in her protocol for different stages of the menstrual lifecycle as you move through the entire program. 

It’s important to know that everything you learn in the program is applicable to someone in perimenopause or menopause. This is because the foundations like optimal nutrition, balanced blood sugar and circadian rhythm optimization are crucial components of any healing plan for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Only licensed medical professionals (such as doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, naturopathic doctors and sometimes registered dietitians or chiropractors) can legally order and interpret medical tests, diagnose and prescribe (limited to doctors, nurses and physician assistants) in a way that informs treatment decisions.

Interpreting tests and diagnosing a condition are outside of the scope of practice for unlicensed practitioners. However, many health coaches, nutritionists, and other wellness professionals can legally review lab tests (like DUTCH, GI-MAP, or hormone panels) and provide educational insights—as long as they do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or claim to replace a medical professional. Instead, they can guide clients in understanding how lifestyle factors, nutrition, and habits may influence their health based on test results.

It’s essential for non-licensed practitioners to check local regulations and ensure they are staying within their legal scope of practice. Some states and countries have strict laws, while others allow for more flexibility under “health education” or “wellness coaching” models. Many practitioners collaborate with licensed providers to help clients navigate lab testing within a legal and ethical framework.

Nicole feels it is important to teach program participants about the different types of testing available and how to determine if your client’s results are outside the normal ranges, regardless of whether you are a licensed practitioner or not. This is taught in the final module of the program.

This knowledge will help you develop an introductory understanding of lab testing related to menstrual health, enabling you to guide clients in recognizing the relevance of lab results to their symptoms and encouraging them to seek appropriate testing and evaluation from their healthcare provider.

The program equips participants with the knowledge to help clients recognize patterns in their health, such as menstrual cycle irregularities or symptoms of chronic conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, or thyroid disorders. Understanding these conditions enables participants to help their clients seek appropriate evaluation and testing from their healthcare provider. 

This is a great question! We have had multiple people who are not native English speakers take the program before and do quite well. Each module contains multiple lectures that each come in the form of recorded videos, written transcripts, audio files, and downloadable slides. Past students have taken the transcripts, translated them into their preferred language then used that to follow along with the video lectures or with the PDF copy of the slides. 

We do not offer direct translations of the program into any other language so some comfort with the English language is recommended but if you’re willing to work on the translations yourself, you can be successful in the program!

We recommend choosing the Women’s Hormone Health Self-Study program if you are interested in translating the program’s content as you’ll have the time to work at a pace that best suits you!

We are so confident in this program and your success that if you are all in and fully participate in the program, you will be able to achieve your goals of creating a life and business you are truly proud of. It is my intention for you to be happy with this Program. Yet, because of the extensive time, effort, preparation and care that goes into creating and/or providing the Program, no refunds will be provided. Unless otherwise provided by law, you acknowledge that all sales are final and we do not offer refunds for any portion of your payment for any of the Program at any time.