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What do you really know about the menstrual cycle? Periods are just the beginning.

In this award-winning podcast India Rakusen explores the whole bloody story of the menstrual cycle, discovering facts that could change your life. Periods are just the beginning.

What do you really know about the menstrual cycle? In this award-winning podcast India Rakusen explores the whole bloody story, discovering facts that could change your life. Periods are just the beginning.

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28ish Days Later: Day Seven: Oestrogen Rising

Day Seven: Oestrogen Rising

BBC Radio 4 - 28ish Days Later, Day Seven: Oestrogen Rising

It's Day 7, spring has arrived and oestrogen is centre stage.

Oestrogen is rising and India explores its impact on the brain and how we experience the world.

India introduces the series to oestrogen, the hormone of sass, sex and energy. Dr Jackie Maybin explains the role of oestrogen in preparing the body for ovulation and Dr. Sarah Hill explains her research on the effect of oestrogen on the brain. Maisie Hill also pops in with some tips for Spring. 

Credits: 
Presented by: India Rakusen. 
Producer: Ellie Sans. 
Assistant Producer:Jorja McAndrew.
Executive Producer: Suzy Grant. 
Original music composed and performed by Rebekah Reid. 
Sound design by Olga Reed. 

Special thanks to all contributors and audio diarists. 

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