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 …

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 …

Sex hormones, such as estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone, have a significant
influence on brain, behavior, and cognitive functioning. The menstrual cycle has been a …

In this article, we examine evidence supporting the role of reproductive steroids in the
regulation of mood and behavior in women and the nature of that role. In the first half of the …

Women worldwide are two to three times more likely to suffer from depression in their
lifetime than are men. Female risk for depressive symptoms is particularly high during the …

Cognitive neuroscience research has traditionally overlooked half of the population. Arguing
that variability in ovarian hormones confounds empirical findings, girls and women have …

Estradiol and progesterone vary along the menstrual cycle and exert opposite effects on a
variety of neurotransmitter systems. However, few studies have addressed menstrual cycle …

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

Common brain mechanisms are thought to play a significant role across a multitude of
chronic pain syndromes. In addition, there is strong evidence for the existence of sex …