Birth Control and Mood
Sarah discusses how hormonal birth control can disrupt natural hormonal cycles, impacting mood and mental health. She highlights the lack of neuroprotective benefits from synthetic hormones, which may contribute to anxiety and depression, especially in teens with developing brains. The conversation raises important concerns about the mental health implications of widespread birth control use among young women.In this clip
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156 - How Hormonal Birth Control is Changing Your Brain w/ Dr. Sarah Hill
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