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What is the cornerstone for treating women with depression?

There are many different treatments for depression, anxiety and menopause-related issues, but one solution is extremely helpful. In this video, HealthMaker Louann Brizendine, MD, a neuropsychiatrist at UCSF Medical Center, reveals what it is.


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  • Why do we need to know about women's hormones?

  • Can PMS affect middle-aged women differently?

  • Understanding and treating PMS

  • When does PMS first appear?

  • What happens to hormones when a woman delivers a baby?

  • How many women have intense PMS?

  • How do hormone fluctuations affect women?

  • Do all women get PMS?

  • What are some natural treatments for depression?

  • What happens to the female brain at onset of puberty?

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