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[Reactions to stress during the normal menstrual cycle]
C Schulze1, M Boes, U Deichert
1Fachbereich Psychologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg.
Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Women with normal menstrual cycles report fewer negative bodily sensations and more positive daily events. Both normal and irregular cycles show increased negative moods and body states premenstrually.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Psychoneuroendocrinology
- Women's Health
Context:
- Menstrual cycle variability impacts women's well-being.
- Understanding the interplay between physiological and psychological states is crucial.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between menstrual cycle physiological parameters and psychological variables.
- To compare psychological experiences in women with normal versus irregular menstrual cycles.
Summary:
- Daily monitoring of gynecological and psychological data in 20 women revealed only 6 had truly normal menstrual cycles.
- Women with normal cycles reported fewer negative bodily sensations and more positive daily occurrences compared to those with irregular cycles.
- Both groups experienced more negative body states and moods during the premenstruum compared to the mid-cycle phase.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of menstrual cycle irregularities.
- Suggests a link between physiological cycle regularity and psychological well-being.
- Informs potential interventions for managing mood and health during the menstrual cycle.