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Can hormones cause changes in mood?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hormones & Moods: Hormonal changes affect moods, depending on the hormone type, and create mood swings. Few examples are contraceptive pill, changes in menopause, pms, & hormonal therapy in certain cancers in females.

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Answered 3/2/2019

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