Webinar Replay

Balancing Hormones:
Insights on Perimenopause & Solutions for Male Burnout
A Review of Male & Female Case Studies

Presented by Christina O'Brien, DC

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This month's webinar dives into the powerful synergy of genetic insights and DUTCH hormone testing. This session will explore how combining hormonal data with genetic markers can reveal unique, tailored solutions for two common yet distinct patient profiles: the "Burned Out Male" and the "Perimenopausal Female."

Through two real-life case studies, you'll learn more about:

  • New strategies for addressing chronic fatigue, mood changes, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues
  • How to interpret and integrate hormonal profiles with genetic data to create individualized treatment plans
  • Enhancing your clinical practice with the art and science of personalized hormone care
  • Refining your approach to complex patient cases
  • Actionable insights to improve patient outcomes in men and women

 

About the Speaker

Dr. Christina O'Brien, DC, RDN, DACNB, IFMCP is a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professional with years of experience in helping her patients achieve optimal health and wellness. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and her Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a dietetic internship at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.   

As a clinical educator with Precision Analytical, Dr. O'Brien is part of a team of doctors who are highly regarded in the functional medicine testing world. Her expertise and experience are highly valued by Precision Analytical, and she is frequently asked for by name to consult on tough hormone cases.  

 

Key Moments

  • 00:00 Introduction to Hormonal Health and Genetics
  • 03:23 Understanding the Dutch Test and Genetic Insights
  • 07:00 Case Study: The Perimenopausal Female
  • 10:12 Case Study: The Burned Out Male
  • 13:58 Genetic Blueprint of Hormonal Health
  • 18:14 Methylation and Stress Resilience
  • 21:01 Neurotransmitter Metabolism and Genetic Influence
  • 24:03 Estrogen Metabolism and Genetic Pathways
  • 27:15 Managing Hormonal Shifts and Genetic Expression
  • 29:40 Practical Applications of Genetic Insights in Treatment
  • 35:13 Understanding Perimenopause and Hormonal Changes
  • 39:01 Cortisol Awakening Response and Its Impact
  • 44:12 Detoxification and Hormonal Balance
  • 49:49 Supporting Hormonal Health in Women
  • 51:44 Addressing Male Hormonal Health
  • 01:05:36 Integrating Genetics and Hormonal Testing