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Suicide and the menstrual cycle.

D Lester1

  • 1Richard Stockton State College, Department of Psychology, Pomona, NJ 08240.

Medical Hypotheses
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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Suicidal behavior shows variation across the menstrual cycle, with fewer suicide attempts noted in week three. This finding suggests hormonal influences may play a role in these behavioral changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Suicidal behavior is a significant public health concern.
  • The menstrual cycle involves complex hormonal fluctuations.
  • Understanding cyclical variations in behavior is crucial for mental health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on suicidal behavior variations throughout the menstrual cycle.
  • To identify studies with sufficient data for meta-analysis.
  • To explore potential hormonal influences on suicidal behavior patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published studies.
  • Meta-analysis of pooled data from eligible studies.
  • Analysis of suicidal behavior frequency across menstrual cycle phases.

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Main Results:

  • Identified five studies with adequate data for pooling.
  • Total sample size of 400 menstruating women.
  • Revealed a significant deficit in attempted suicides during the third week of the menstrual cycle.

Conclusions:

  • Suicidal behavior is not constant across the menstrual cycle.
  • The observed pattern supports a hormonal explanation for behavioral variations.
  • Further research into specific hormonal mechanisms is warranted.