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Cognitive changes during the menstrual cycle
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Temporal Disorganization Scale (TDS) scores and associated symptoms like pain and negative affect were higher premenstrually and during menstruation. Symptom patterns varied between women with high and low premenstrual TDS scores.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Women's Health
- Menstrual Cycle Research
Background:
- Menstrual cycle phases are associated with varying symptom experiences.
- Temporal Disorganization Scale (TDS) measures subjective experiences of time and organization.
- Previous research suggests links between psychopathology and menstrual cycle phases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate symptom patterns across the menstrual cycle using the Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) and TDS.
- To explore differences in symptom experience based on premenstrual Temporal Disorganization Scale (TDS) scores.
- To examine the relationship between temporal disorganization and other menstrual distress symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-five women volunteers prospectively completed the MDQ and TDS weekly for one month.
- A daily calendar tracked menstrual status.
- Participants were screened for medication use.
- Women were dichotomized into high and low premenstrual TDS score groups.
Main Results:
- Temporal Disorganization Scale (TDS), concentration disturbances, negative affect, pain, and water retention were rated higher premenstrually and menstrually.
- High premenstrual TDS group: concentration, behavioral change, negative affect, and pain peaked premenstrually.
- Low premenstrual TDS group: TDS scores peaked menstrually.
Conclusions:
- Symptom presentation during the menstrual cycle varies significantly between individuals.
- Premenstrual temporal disorganization is associated with distinct patterns of other menstrual distress symptoms.
- Findings contribute to understanding the interplay of psychopathology and menstrual cycle phase.