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

The menstrual cycle has attracted research interest ever since the 1930s. For many
researchers the menstrual cycle is an excellent model of ovarian steroid influence on …

Recently designated as a disorder in the DSM-5, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
presents an array of avenues for further research. PMDD's profile, characterized by cognitive …

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 …

Given the volume and importance of research focusing on menstrual phase, a review of the
strategies being used to identify menstrual phase and recommendations that will promote …

Millions of women worldwide use oral contraceptives ('the pill'; OCs), often starting at a
pubertal age when their brains are in a crucial developmental stage. Research into the …

Endocrine organizational and activational influences on cognitive and affective circuits are
likely critical to the development of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a sex-specific …

Clinical evidence suggests that mood and behavioral symptoms in premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD), a common, recently recognized, psychiatric condition among women …

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a female-specific condition classified in the
Diagnostic and Statical Manual—5th edition under depressive disorders. Alterations in grey …

Introduction Depressive disorders in women emerge largely during transitions in their
reproductive aging cycle, which can be attributed to internal endocrine possesses that affect …