Why do we need to know about women's hormones?
Hormones are often blamed for causing mood and sleep issues, particularly in women. In this video, HealthMaker Louann Brizendine, MD, a neuropsychiatrist at UCSF Medical Center, describes how hormones impact depression and anxiety.
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