Review, 1988
What causes premenstrual mood and behavior changes?
The exact cause is not known. This review suggests that temporary imbalances in multiple body systems, triggered by changing hormone levels, may be responsible.
What they did
This was a review article. The authors examined all available scientific data about what causes mood and behavior changes in the days before a period.
What they found
Premenstrual mood and behavior changes are common, but their exact cause remains unclear. The review suggests they may result from temporary disruption of balance in multiple body systems, triggered by changes in hormone levels during the luteal phase of the cycle.
What it means for you
As of 1988, doctors did not fully understand what causes premenstrual changes and had not developed a proven treatment. This suggests that PMS is complex and involves many body systems.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual changes. Impaired hormonal homeostasis
- Authors
- Halbreich U, Alt IH, Paul L
- Journal
- Neurologic clinics
- Year
- 1988
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- none
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8619(18)30891-0
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