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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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For 50 percent of the population, ovulation plays a role in human behavior -- but to what extent? Marketing researcher and social psychologist Kristina Durante contends that ovulation plays a large role in the decision making process of fertile females. If her research holds true, then it means corporations and even political parties are already attempting to game ovulation for their own benefit. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian examine and discuss the research.

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