Affect and the menstrual cycle.

摘要: Evidence from both retrospective and prospective studies suggests that many women do show cyclical changes in affect. Negative such as irritability, headache, tension, anxiety, sleep disturbance depression are more frequent the premenstrual menstrual phases. Positive changes, pleasantness, increased vigour elation reported often follicular or mid-cycle Various theories have been suggested to explain these changes. These include psychodynamic, sociological biological explanations. Although there is some evidence support each theory no definite conclusions can be reached about aetiological basis of most affective Interpretation attempting link hormonal fluctuations limited by methodological problems outlined. Only one study appeared able conclusively demonstrate a for symptom. Suggestions made further research this area.