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Sep 2024
45m 40s

The Impact of Menstrual Cycles and Hormo...

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington
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Today we delve into the complex relationship between menstrual cycles, hormonal fluctuations, and bipolar disorder. Join Dr. Nicole Washington and Natasha Tracy, who lives with bipolar disorder, as they explore how periods and other “women’s health” issues can impact mood stability and what menstruating people with bipolar disorder should know about managing ... Show More
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