A growing body of research demonstrates menstrual cycle–dependent fluctuations in
psychiatric symptoms; these fluctuations can therefore be considered as prevalent …

Progesterone is a steroid hormone traditionally linked with female fertility and pregnancy. In
current reproductive medicine, progesterone and its analogues play crucial roles. While the …

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are common
disorders of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and are characterized by moderate to …

Men and women partially differ in how they respond to stress and how stress in return affects
their cognition and emotion. The influence of hormonal contraceptives (HCs) on this …

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are characterized by an increased neuroplasticity in
the maternal brain. To explore the dynamics of postpartum changes in gray matter volume …

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

Millions of women around the world use combined oral contraceptives (OCs), yet
surprisingly little is known about their central nervous system (CNS) effects. This article …

Premenstrual symptoms are experienced by many female individuals during their fertile age.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a sex-specific mood disorder, affects about 5% of …

The female reproductive years are characterized by fluctuations in ovarian hormones across
the menstrual cycle, which have the potential to modulate neurophysiological and …

Importance Gender affirming treatment aims to improve mental health. Objective To
investigate longitudinal mental health outcomes in Danish transgender persons. Design …