Sex hormones have been implicated in neurite outgrowth, synaptogenesis, dendritic
branching, myelination and other important mechanisms of neural plasticity. Here we review …

Observations of the disproportionate incidence of depression in women compared with men
have long preceded the recent explosion of interest in sex differences. Nonetheless, the …

This article is part of a Special Issue “SBN 2014”. Women are more vulnerable to stress-and
fear-based disorders, such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite the …

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 …

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are common
disorders of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and are characterized by moderate to …

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

Abstract Purpose of Review With increasing numbers of transgender and gender non-binary
individuals presenting for care, knowing how to elucidate the mental health and cognitive …

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder, with affective
symptoms that rise and fall in concert with the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle …

Abstract Allopregnanolone, a 3α, 5α‐progesterone metabolite, acts as a potent allosteric
modulator of the γ‐aminobutyric acid type A receptor. In the present review, the synthesis of …