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EPISODE · Oct 4, 2025 · 1H 30M

The Period Brain: PMS, PMDD & the Scary Truth About Birth Control

from The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

Curious about how your hormones influence your mood, libido, and relationships? Dr. Sarah Hill, a leading evolutionary psychologist, is here to unravel the mysteries of women's hormonal cycles and their profound impact on emotional and sexual well-being. Are you ready to challenge the conventional wisdom around PMS and PMDD? Ever wondered why your sexual desire seems to fluctuate throughout the month? Dr. Hill delves into the natural ebb and flow of women's libido and how understanding these cycles can enhance intimacy. Can knowing more about your hormones improve your relationship dynamics? What's the real deal with hormonal birth control? Dr. Hill offers a balanced view of its benefits and drawbacks, from mood swings to partner preferences. Are you sure you're making informed choices about your hormonal health? In this episode, we uncover: How hormonal cycles affect women's psychological and physical well-being. Why PMS and PMDD are often misunderstood and mismanaged. How understanding sexual desire cycles can improve relationship dynamics. The impact of hormonal birth control on mood and partner preferences. Why maintaining hormonal balance is crucial for overall health. Tune in to discover the hidden truths about women's hormonal health and relationships. Let Dr. Hill guide you through embracing hormonal balance and self-compassion as you understand the period brain!     Sponsors Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE20 use coupon HORMONE20 and get 20% off your order. Vitali Skin Care vitaliskincare.com/?ref=KM20 Coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order of Vitali Skin Care!     Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.   Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Individualized Weight Loss Programs  Peptide Therapy for weight loss    Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.   Join our Women's Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!   To our nursing audience members, our podcasts qualify for nursing CE @ RNegade.pro. Provide # CEP17654.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

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Curious about how your hormones influence your mood, libido, and relationships? Dr. Sarah Hill, a leading evolutionary psychologist, is here to unravel the mysteries of women's hormonal cycles and their profound impact on emotional and sexual...

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