What Concussions Do to Women’s Hormones with Dr. Tatiana Habanova (Part 1) | E18

May 19, 202539m 01s

HormonesWomen's Health

About This Episode

The hormonal ripple effects of concussions are often overlooked in recovery, creating frustrating plateaus for patients despite their best rehabilitation efforts. These hidden disruptions in the endocrine system can dramatically impact recovery and require a nuanced approach to care.

• Dr. Tatiana Habanova brings together functional neurology and functional medicine to address post-concussion hormone disruption
• The hypothalamus is the only location in the brain where immune, hormonal and neurological systems all interconnect
• Recent research from 2023-2025 provides clearer evidence of specific hormonal disruptions following concussion
• Many concussion symptoms closely mirror hormone imbalance symptoms, making proper testing crucial
• Comprehensive testing, DUTCH tests and other important labs
• Tracking thyroid function, iron status (particularly ferritin), B12 and inflammatory markers
• Establishing baseline hormone levels when feeling well provides valuable reference points for future care
• Combining functional medicine with functional neurology addresses both neurological pathways and resulting hormonal imbalances

Join us next week for part two of this important conversation where we'll dive deeper into specific treatment approaches and protocols.

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Full Transcript

Dr. Tatiana Habanova: 00:00 Now, you know, doing a little more deeper research, you can see, even recently, articles in, you know, 2023, 24, 25 are really coming out with some real powerful statements and delineating a lot more clarity on what actually is going on in the neuroendocrine system post-concussion, you know, in the acute phase, and then even months to years later. Dr. Ayla Wolf: 00:24 Welcome to Life After Impact, the concussion recovery podcast. Dr. Ayla Wolf: 00:27 I'm Dr Ayla Wolf and I will be hosting today's episode, where we help you navigate the often confusing, frustrating and overwhelming journey of concussion and brain injury recovery. This podcast is your go-to resource for actionable information, whether you're dealing with a recent concussion, struggling with post-concussion syndrome or just feeling stuck in your healing process. In each episode, we dive deep into the symptoms, testing, treatments and neurological insights that can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We bring you leading experts in the world of brain health, functional neurology and rehabilitation to share their wisdom and strategies. So if you're feeling lost, hopeless or…

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