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Ep. 155 - Health Optimization in Perimenopause with Dr. Scott Sherr

Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

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The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Sleep and Anxiety

This chapter explores the hormonal shifts women face during perimenopause and menopause, particularly the effects of low progesterone on sleep and anxiety. The discussion includes the significance of GABA as a calming neurotransmitter and uses a metaphor related to glutamate to illustrate the resulting symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

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