Hormonal Impact on Anxiety
Sarah discusses how hormonal birth control can increase the risk of anxiety and depression, particularly in teenagers. She highlights the significance of cortisol response to stress and introduces the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, which plays a crucial role in neurotransmission during the menstrual cycle. Understanding these biological processes sheds light on the mental health challenges many women face.In this clip
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1031: Sarah Hill | How Birth Control Rewires Women's Brains Part One
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