Estradiol is the “prototypic” sex hormone of women. Yet, women have another sex hormone,
which is often disregarded: Progesterone. The goal of this article is to provide a …

Premenstrual disorders include premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder,
and premenstrual worsening of another medical condition. While the underlying causes of …

Objective To evaluate age-dependent productivity loss caused by menstruation-related
symptoms, measured in absenteeism (time away from work or school) and presenteeism …

The menstrual cycle has attracted research interest ever since the 1930s. For many
researchers the menstrual cycle is an excellent model of ovarian steroid influence on …

Recently designated as a disorder in the DSM-5, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
presents an array of avenues for further research. PMDD's profile, characterized by cognitive …

Background Menstrual cycle (MC) disorders and MC-related symptoms can have debilitating
effects on the health and performance of female athletes. As the participation of women in …

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by recurrent, moderate-to-severe affective,
physical, and behavioral symptoms that develop during the luteal menstrual cycle and …

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which affects 2%–5% of premenopausal women, was
included in Appendix B of DSM-IV,“Criterion Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study.” …

Gender: Psychological Perspectives synthesizes the latest research on gender to help
students think critically about the differences between research findings and stereotypes …

Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common cause of physical, psychological
and social problems in women of reproductive age. The key characteristic of PMS is the …