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title: Does the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle increase the risk of seclusion in female psychiatric patients?
description: No. No clear difference was found in seclusion rates between women in the luteal phase and those in other cycle phases.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-risk-of-seclusion-and-the-menstrual-cycle-in-female-psychiatric-patients-1995/
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- Does the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle increase the risk of seclusion in female psychiatric patients?

Survey study, 1995

# Does the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle increase the risk of seclusion in female psychiatric patients?

No. No clear difference was found in seclusion rates between women in the luteal phase and those in other cycle phases.

 Early or limited evidence

113 female psychiatric patients admitted to hospital

## What they did

Researchers monitored 113 female psychiatric patients admitted to hospital. They measured hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone), recorded whether patients were secluded, and tracked age, drug use, menstrual cycle regularity, and prior hysterectomy.

## What they found

21 patients (18.6%) were in the luteal phase. 14 patients (12.4%) were secluded during the study. No clear difference appeared in seclusion frequency between luteal-phase patients and those in other menstrual cycle phases.

## What it means for you

The belief that women become more likely to be secluded during the luteal phase is not supported by this data. The main limitation is that this was a single observation of each patient rather than tracking them over time.

18.6%

patients in luteal phase

12.4%

patients secluded

## About the study

Original title The risk of seclusion and the menstrual cycle in female psychiatric patients Authors Van Heeringen K, Ducheyne P, Schollaert P et al. Journal Journal of psychosomatic research Year 1995 Study design Survey study Participants 113 What was tested None (observational) Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(95)00003-8](https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(95)00003-8)

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