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Menopause and Mental Health with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Therapy in a Nutshell

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Menopause, Estrogen, and Mental Health

Exploring the effects of menopause on mental health, focusing on the decline of estrogen levels and its impact on neuro receptors in the brain, leading to increased neuroinflammation and decreased functioning of key neurotransmitter receptors. The chapter also discusses the potential role of estrogen in upregulating brain receptors, hormone replacement therapy as an adjunctive treatment for mental health disorders, and the lasting impact of misconceptions surrounding estrogen therapy.

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