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In this week’s episode, we sat down with Shawna Chan, Mona Mojtahedzadeh, M.D., Salman Otoukesh, M.D., David Puder, M.D. and discussed different aspects of mental health in humans bravely facing cancer. Below is a link to the notes which go beyond the podcast episode in content and depth and hopefully equips you to have more empathy, compassion and knowledge.

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New research on hormonal contraceptives, “the pill”, and how it influences mental health. Dr. David Puder and Dr. Mona Mojtahedzadeh explore:

Claims about the mental health consequences of hormonal contraception

Unique Influences of progesterone and estrogen on the brain

How ovulation changes attraction and desire

Discuss the controversy around recent studies that show that hormonal contraception increases the risk of depression

Critique of those studies and counters to those critiques

Kelly Brogan and other contrasting views and their influence on this field

Link to full notes and blog: https://psychiatrypodcast.com/hormonal-contraceptives

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