Sex-specific behaviors are in part based on hormonal regulation of brain physiology. This
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study demonstrated significant differences in …

Understanding sex differences in stress regulation has important implications for
understanding basic physiological differences in the male and female brain and their impact …

Previous studies have indicated phase-related differences in HPA activity and amygdala
responsiveness in women, such that the response to negative emotional images is reduced …

Despite behavioral evidence that variation in ovarian hormones is associated with changes
in affect, the neural basis of these processes is poorly understood. We combined functional …

Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle are thought to play a central role in
premenstrual mood symptoms. In agreement, fluctuations in gonadal hormone levels affect …

Although ovarian hormones are thought to have a potential role in the well-known sex
difference in mood and anxiety disorders, the mechanisms through which ovarian hormone …

The amygdala is a hub in emotional processing, including that of negative affect. Healthy
men and women have distinct differences in amygdala responses, potentially setting the …

Ovarian hormones are pivotal for the physiological maintenance of the brain function as well
as its response to environmental stimuli. There is mounting evidence attesting the relevance …

Gonadal hormones are known to influence the regulation of emotional responses and
affective states. Whereas fluctuations in progesterone and estradiol are associated with …

Increasing evidence indicates that ovarian hormones affect brain structure, chemistry and
function of women in their reproductive age, potentially shaping their behavior and mental …