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How does estrogen influence mood, mental health and cognitive function, particularly during life stages such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, when hormonal fluctuations are most significant?
Estrogen affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, influencing mood and cognition. During puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, its fluctuations can cause mood swings and mental shifts.
Estrogen boosts neurotransmitters like serotonin, which improves mood, and affects the brain areas handling emotions and cognitive functions, impacting memory and concentration.