Traditionally sex hormones have been associated with reproductive and developmental
processes only. Since the 1950s we know that hormones can have organizational effects on …

In this review we systematically summarize the effects of progesterone and synthetic
progestins on neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, myelination and six neurotransmitter systems …

OBJECTIVE: Most women on combined oral contraceptives (COC) report high levels of
satisfaction, but 4–10% complain of adverse mood effects. The aim of this randomized …

Women were historically excluded from research participation partly due to the assumption
that ovarian hormone fluctuations lead to variation, especially in emotion, that could not be …

Previous neuroimaging research has demonstrated that female gonadal hormones can alter
the structure and function of adult women's brains. So far, we do not know how hormonal …

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition, which is distinguished by the presence of
the endometrial-like glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Pain and infertility are the …

Objectives Several lines of research suggest that reproductive events may affect the course
of bipolar disorder (BD) in some women. With respect to the menstrual cycle, the focus has …

Objective Sex steroid hormones potently shape brain functions, including those critical to
maintain mental health such as serotonin signaling. Use of oral contraceptives (OCs) …

Abstract Background Oral contraceptives (OCs) affect mood in some women and may have
more subtle effects on emotional information processing in many more users. Female …

Perimenopausal depression, occurring shortly before or after menopause, is characterized
by symptoms such as emotional depression, anxiety, and stress, often accompanied by …