Her Discussions by Dr Faye What Women AREN'T Told About Cycles, Hormones and The Pill | Female Brain Expert | Dr Sarah Hill
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Mar 2, 2026 
Dr Sarah Hill, psychologist and researcher focused on female hormones and the brain, shares her work on how menstrual cycles and contraception shape behaviour and mental health. She covers the pill’s trade-offs, progesterone’s role, cycle-aware nutrition, supplements like magnesium and iron, IUD differences, and why tracking your cycle can reveal personal patterns.
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Vet Hormone Teas By Checking PubMed
- Check ingredients and PubMed evidence before trusting hormone balancing teas or supplements.
- Use clinical data: chasteberry has good evidence for supporting the luteal phase and reducing perimenopause symptoms.
Choose Broad Spectrum Magnesium
- Prefer broad spectrum magnesium supplements because the body uses many magnesium types.
- Seek formulations containing multiple magnesium forms rather than a single compound for broader benefit.
Know How Your IUD Affects Ovulation
- For IUDs distinguish copper versus hormonal and whether you still ovulate after insertion.
- Copper IUD preserves ovulation; hormonal IUD often suppresses ovulation (varies by woman) and can cause a 'no man's land' of low hormones.
