--- title: Do psychological patterns change across the menstrual cycle? | Niyora description: This study found certain psychological patterns were lower on day 15 compared to day 1 of the cycle. Anxiety, depression, and stress were linked to more prono url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/correlates-and-variation-in-early-maladaptive-schema-domains-between-day-1-and-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Do psychological patterns change across the menstrual cycle? Survey study, 2023 # Do psychological patterns change across the menstrual cycle? This study found certain psychological patterns were lower on day 15 compared to day 1 of the cycle. Anxiety, depression, and stress were linked to more pronounced psychological challenges. However, this was small and done in one country, so findings may not apply broadly. Early or limited evidence 84 Lebanese female university students ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 84 female university students in Lebanon. They completed questionnaires on day 1 of their period and again on day 15, answering questions about psychological patterns and symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. ## What they found Several psychological patterns showed lower scores on day 15 compared to day 1 (emotional deprivation, social isolation, feeling defective, and negativity). Women with higher anxiety, depression, and stress showed increased psychological challenges. Having monthly income and physical activity were associated with different patterns. ## What it means for you Psychological patterns may shift across the menstrual cycle, and mood and stress levels may make these changes more pronounced. The main limitation is that measurements were only at two time points and the study was in one country, so findings may not apply to all women. 84 Study participants 2 Measurement days (day 1 and day 15 of cycle) ## About the study Original title Correlates and Variation in Early Maladaptive Schema Domains Between Day 1 and Day 15 of Menses Among Lebanese Female University Students Authors Sanayeh EB, Hallit S, Azzi V et al. Journal The primary care companion for CNS disorders Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 84 What was tested None (observational study) Read the paper [doi.org/10.4088/pcc.22m03255](https://doi.org/10.4088/pcc.22m03255) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2013 Is health anxiety connected to PMS and PMDD? Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Survey study, 2026 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2026 Does exercise help college women with period problems and mental health? Survey study, 2026 What factors affect PMS in university students and does it impact schoolwork? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗