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Pre-menstrual tension and mood change
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|November 1, 1980
Summary
Premenstrual tension involves mood changes linked to hormone levels like estrogen and progesterone. Future research should clarify the interaction between these physiological factors and psychological influences.
Area of Science:
- Neuroendocrinology
- Psychiatry
- Women's Health
Background:
- Premenstrual tension (PMT) research is extensive but contains conflicting information.
- Previous studies often relied on self-reporting, facing methodological criticisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on premenstrual tension.
- To clarify the interplay of psychological and physiological factors in menstrual mood changes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on premenstrual tension.
- Analysis of research utilizing self-reporting scales for discomfort.
- Examination of correlations between mood changes and hormonal levels.
Main Results:
- Mood changes during the menstrual cycle are evident.
- Hormonal fluctuations (estrogen, progesterone) correlate with mood, independent of personality.
- Estrogen levels are linked to improved well-being and reduced depression.
Conclusions:
- Menstrual cycle mood changes are influenced by gonadal hormones affecting neurotransmitter systems.
- While psychological factors play a role, physiological interactions are significant.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the complex interaction of factors in PMT.