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056: How Hormones Affect Our Mental Health with Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Lasseter

056: How Hormones Affect Our Mental Health with Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Lasseter

FromMomwell


056: How Hormones Affect Our Mental Health with Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Lasseter

FromMomwell

ratings:
Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As women, our bodies are constantly experiencing hormonal changes whether it’s during our menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and so on. Did you realize there is a correlation between our hormones and how our brain functions? These shifts affect how our neurons work, the actions of our neurotransmitters, and the levels of our hormones which can result in fluctuations in mood for some women. In this episode, Kristin and I discuss the connection between our hormones and brain chemicals from a biological perspective, how hormones play a role in the pregnancy and postpartum periods, and considerations to think about when choosing options for treating anxiety and mood disorders. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/37oFSRH
Released:
Feb 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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