Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., C.L.S.
Dr. Plourde is a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist, with a B.S. in Biological Science, M.A. in Psychology, and Ph.D. in Psychology.
This training in the fields of both medicine and psychology is augmented by invaluable experience gained while working with cutting-edge medical research laboratories for over a decade.
The author's well-rounded education and professional expertise provided the background necessary to research the 100-year history of medical literature encompassing these operations, and enabled Dr. Plourde to compile the information in an easily understandable format for all women.
Her 20-years of research and expertise in the field of women’s health has resulted in her appearances on ABC's 20/20*, Berman & Berman: For Women Only, Good Morning America, The Gary Null Show, and numerous network news programs and radio shows across the country.
She has also guest lectured at colleges, and universities, as well as women's groups internationally.
*ABC's 20/20 show aired Friday, August 22, 2002:
Sexless After Surgery? Women, Doctors Say Hysterectomies May Be Detrimental to Sexual Health
Curriculum Vitae
Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., C.L.S.
Education
2004 San Diego University for Integrative Studies, San Diego, CA
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
1988 Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Master of Arts, Psychology
1977 California State University, Hayward, CA
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science
Licensing
1990 Psychological Assistant, California License
1979 American Society of Clinical Pathologists,
Medical Technologist License #MT 126469
1978 Clinical Laboratory Scientist License, California #26737
Affiliations
Current International Women’s Writing Guild
Current Woman’s National Book Association
1987-1990 American Psychological Association
1988 Psi Chi National Honor Society
1979-1984 American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Experience
1997- Medical researcher, author, and lecturer specializing in the biochemical and structural
changes that arise from reproductive organ removal, and HRT
1995-1997 Laboratory Sales Representative, South Coast Hospital
1994-1995 Technical Specialist, Instrumentation Laboratories, Inc.
1992-1993 Medical Research Sales Representative, Oncor, Inc.
1990 Psychological Assistant to Alex Luongo, Ph.D.
1989 Psychological Assistant to Dan Montgomery, Ph.D.
1985-1992 Medical Sales Representative, Dianon Systems, Inc.
1981-1985 Medical Sales Representative, Cooper Biomedical, Inc.
1980-1981 Medical Sales Trainer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
1979-1980 Technical Representative, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
1977-1978 Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Contra Costa County Hospital
Presentations
1) Hysterectomy and Sexuality – Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
2) Protect Your Health and Sexual Vitality by Learning the Right Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist –
Female Sexual Medicine Center at UCLA – Los Angeles, CA
3) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects –
Women’s Health Clinic, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
4) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Women’s Health Care, El Paso, TX
5) Hormone Replacement Therapy: There Are Answers! – St. Mary’s Choice Health Fair, Victorville, CA
6) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
7) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects –
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ 2002
8) Women’s Health: Making Informed Choices – Kansas City Community College, Kansas City, KS
9) Women’s Sex Hormones: Nature’s Awesome Elixirs of Life – Butte County College, Oroville, CA
10) Women’s Health: Making Informed Decisions – Weston A. Price Foundation, Annapolis, MD
11) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects –
Harding Community Education, St. Paul, MN
12) Sex Hormones: Awesome Elixirs of Life – The Inside Edge, Newport Beach, CA
13) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Wayne Public Library, Wayne, MI
14) Get to Know The Body You Live In: Questions All Women Need to Ask Their Doctors –
Women’s National Book Association, Detroit Chapter
15) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Info-courses, Rochester, NY
16) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Learning Connection, Providence, RI
17) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Knowledge Network, Albany, NY
18) Women’s Sex Hormones: Nature’s Awesome Elixir’s of Life – The Knowledge Shop, Atlanta, GA
19) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Leisure Learning, Houston, TX
20) Hysterectomy & Ovary Removal: Biochemical and Structural Affects – Sage Ways, Albuquerque, NM
21) Hormone Replacement Therapy: There Are Answers! & Hysterectomies, Ovary Removal, and Tubal Ligations –
National Convention of the American Association of University Women, Providence, RI
22) Hysterectomies, Ovary Removal, and Tubal Ligations –
National Convention of the American Association of University Women, Providence, RI
23) Hormone Replacement Therapy: There Are Answers! – Soroptimists, NOW, American Association of University
Women Clubs, American Business Women’s Association, and Brandeis University National Women’s Alumni
Clubs throughout America
Media
1) Hysterectomy and Sexuality: Sexless After Surgery – 20/20 ABC News, New York, NY August 2003
2) Hysterectomy and Sex – Berman & Berman: For Women Only, Los Angeles, CA 2002
3) The Gary Null Show, New York, NY 2002
4) Hysterectomy and Sex – Good Morning America – New York, NY 1998
5) Hormone Replacement Therapy – TV coverage at NBC and ABC News San Jose CA, Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA, Providence RI, El Paso TX, Fresno CA, Chico CA, & Medford OR
Books Published
2003 Hysterectomy? The Best or Worst Thing to Ever Happen to Me? A Collection of Women’s Personal Experiences, New Voice Publications
2001 Your Guide to Hysterectomy, Ovary Removal, & Hormone Replacement: What All Women Need to Know, New Voice Publications
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