The menstrual cycle and mood disorders.
Greater attention to the possible effects of the menstrual cycle on the course of mood disorders in women has revealed that, at least for a subset of women with mood disorders, the premenstrual phase of the cycle may be a period of increased vulnerability for the appearance of a period of severe depression or for the worsening of an ongoing period of depression. The data supporting this conclusion and the implications for future research is summarized and discussed.
Endicott
J
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Department of Research Assessment and Training, New York State Psychiatric Institute, NY 10032.
D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011603:Psychophysiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors
D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones