From periods, pregnancy and beyond, hormones play a crucial role in your mental health. When you have OCD, you might notice that during certain times of the month, or throughout certain life stages, the OCD symptoms get significantly better or worse. Penny and Angie chat with Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist, to explore how natural hormone shifts interact with OCD and anxiety.    They also discuss: - how to advocate for yourself when you see a doctor and you might be curious about looking further into your hormones and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - the difference between natural and synthetic hormones - how histamine sensitivity can affect hormone- related OCD    The Doctor Louise Newson Podcast Balance app The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause by Louise Newson