r/science • u/CookMotor • Nov 02 '24

Neuroscience In a First, Scientists Found Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation

https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-first-scientists-found-structural-brain-wide-changes-during-menstruation
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u/mangorain4 Nov 03 '24

It took 10 years to figure out that I had PMDD rather than BPAD or BPD (and many different psychiatric providers). Thankfully it has mellowed slightly over the last few years with a lot of behavioral therapy and probably also due to changing hormones as I’ve aged (I’m 34 now and it started getting a little better once I hit 31 ish).

I think science and medicine certainly suspected large changes due to the hormonal fluctuations but it’s nice having some physical evidence. Hopefully medicine will actually work toward some pharmaceutical treatment for it beyond SSRIs

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u/Morticia_Black Nov 03 '24

Aw that's awesome for you! I really wonder how this works in people's bodies - I feel like since I've hit my 30s, it's been getting progressively worse. Agree with you, hopefully we will see some more research and pharmaceutical solutions in our lifetime.

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u/CalmBeneathCastles Nov 03 '24

Chekkit: NIH findings.

Also those of Harvard.

I could kiss these researchers.