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How do hormone fluctuations affect women?

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How do hormone fluctuations affect women?

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Severe hormone fluctuations affect both men and women but at different frequency and severity levels throughout life. Neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine, MD, discusses the issue and the role of hormones.

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