Woman’s Health and Neurobiology

Impact of stress on the menstrual cycle

Stress activates a hormonal pathway in the body called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (10). Activation of the HPA axis is associated with increased levels of cortisol and corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) (10). The HPA axis, cortisol, and CRH help control stress response in the body (10). CRH and cortisol release can suppress normal levels of reproductive

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How to manage PMS

Exercising and eating right can control the bloating, depression, irritability and mood changes associated with PMS   Exercise. Physical activity can lift moods and improve depression. It’s believed that endorphins — feel-good brain chemicals that are released during exercise — may help counteract some of the hormone changes that may trigger severe PMS Reduce salt: Eating less salt

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PMS and PMDD

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition that affects a woman’s emotions, physical health, and behavior during certain days of the menstrual cycle, generally just before her menses. PMS is a very common condition. Its symptoms affect more than 90 percent of menstruating women. PMS symptoms, including mood swings, occur during the last (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle,

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