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Suicidal behaviour and the menstrual cycle.

Kate E A Saunders1, Keith Hawton

  • 1Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK. kate.saunders@oxmhc-tr.nhs.uk

Psychological Medicine
|April 1, 2006
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Suicidal behavior, including ideation and attempts, may be linked to the menstrual cycle, particularly during low estrogen phases. Further research into estrogen and serotonin interactions is warranted.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Investigating potential links between menstrual cycle phases and suicidal behavior.
  • Examining existing data on this association.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize available research on the menstrual cycle and suicidal behavior.
  • To identify patterns and potential correlations.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a systematic literature search across major scientific databases.
  • Utilized specific search terms to identify relevant studies.

Main Results:

  • Identified 44 studies on suicide, suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

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  • Better-designed studies indicate a positive relationship between menstrual cycle phases and non-fatal suicidal behavior.
  • Such behavior is more prevalent during low estrogen phases (late luteal, follicular) and in individuals with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

    • Conclusions:

    • An association exists between the menstrual cycle and non-fatal suicidal behaviors.
    • Potential mechanisms may involve the interaction of estrogen with the serotonergic system.