Review, 1993
Does the menstrual cycle affect depression and other mood disorders?
For some women who have existing mood disorders, the premenstrual phase can increase vulnerability to severe depression or make ongoing depression worse. The paper reviews evidence for this link.
What they did
Literature review of how the menstrual cycle affects the course of mood disorders in women.
What they found
For a subset of women with mood disorders, the premenstrual phase may be a period of increased vulnerability for the appearance of severe depression or for the worsening of ongoing depression.
What it means for you
The menstrual cycle timing may matter for treatment of mood disorders in some women. This summarizes existing research; future research directions are still being explored.
About the study
- Original title
- The menstrual cycle and mood disorders
- Authors
- Endicott J
- Journal
- Journal of affective disorders
- Year
- 1993
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Not applicable
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/0165-0327(93)90033-g
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