r/science 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/Pile_of_sheets Nov 02 '24

Imagine when they discover objective data of the structural changes caused by hormonal imbalances from causes like PCOS, Cushings, Graves’ disease, etc. I’ve honestly never felt so out of my mind. Extremely scary experiences and doctors write hormonal imbalances off as easy fixes and rare diagnoses.

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u/anti_waxx Nov 03 '24

I feel there should be a lot more studies of the pituitary gland in women with hormone disorders.