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Day Seven: Oestrogen Rising

28ish Days Later

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The Effects of Estrogen on the Brain

The presence of estrogen causes our neurons to sprout new dendritic spines. This plasticity impacts the amount of information a neuron can receive and process, which has implications for learning and memory. A woman with estrogen rising is more aware of and responsive to the world around her.

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