2025
Sex and hormonal effects on drug cue-reactivity and its regulation in human addiction
Huang Y, Butelman E, Ceceli A, Kronberg G, King S, McClain N, Wong Y, Boros M, Drury K, Sinha R, Alia-Klein N, Goldstein R. Sex and hormonal effects on drug cue-reactivity and its regulation in human addiction. Biological Psychiatry 2025 PMID: 40441339, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2025.05.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug cue-reactivityCue-reactivityPrefrontal cortexFrontal eye fieldCue-induced drug cravingVentromedial prefrontal cortexCocaine use disorderMedial prefrontal cortexAnterior prefrontal cortexDrug cravingHuman addictsUse disorderFunctional MRIEye fieldLuteal phaseCravingDevelopment of personalized treatmentsLate-follicularFollicular phaseReappraisalVmPFCDLPFCHormonal effectsProtective factorsAddiction
2024
Hormonal Fluctuation and Ankle Instability in Women – Is There a Correlation?
Boggiano V, Hartman H, Fehr S, Gianakos A. Hormonal Fluctuation and Ankle Instability in Women – Is There a Correlation? Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2024, 9: 2473011424s00313. PMCID: PMC11681521, DOI: 10.1177/2473011424s00313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnkle joint laxityAnkle instabilityAnkle stabilityAnkle sprainSway rateLigamentous laxityFemale athletesIncidence of ankle sprainsSystematic reviewLateral ankle sprainChronic ankle instabilityJoint laxityMuscle tonePreferred Reporting ItemsCross-sectional studyDecreased muscle toneFollicular phasePostural stabilityPostural swayHormonal fluctuationsInjury preventionLateral gastrocnemiusLuteal phasePeroneus longusAnkle function
2023
GABAergic neuroactive steroid response to sertraline in premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Miller K, Standeven L, Morrow A, Payne J, Epperson C, Hantsoo L. GABAergic neuroactive steroid response to sertraline in premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2023, 160: 106684. PMID: 38091917, PMCID: PMC10846389, DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106684.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenstrual dysphoric disorderSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsGABAergic neuroactive steroidsNeuroactive steroid levelsNeuroactive steroidsSertraline treatmentGABA-A receptorsLuteal phasePregnanolone levelsPMDD groupSerum levelsProgesterone ratioDysphoric disorderSteroid levelsSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsPlacebo-controlled designSubsequent luteal phaseEffect of GABAMenstrual cycle phaseNegative mood symptomsGamma-aminobutyric acidPMDD treatmentSSRI treatmentSSRI sertralineReuptake inhibitors
2022
Psychiatric Symptoms Across the Menstrual Cycle in Adult Women: A Comprehensive Review
Handy AB, Greenfield SF, Yonkers KA, Payne LA. Psychiatric Symptoms Across the Menstrual Cycle in Adult Women: A Comprehensive Review. Harvard Review Of Psychiatry 2022, 30: 100-117. PMID: 35267252, PMCID: PMC8906247, DOI: 10.1097/hrp.0000000000000329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthMenstrual cycleAnxiety disordersWomen's mental healthPsychiatric symptomsSocial anxiety disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderLuteal phaseObsessive-compulsive disorderMenstrual cycle-dependent fluctuationGeneralized anxiety disorderAdult womenSuicide/suicide attemptsBody of researchStress disorderBorderline personality disorderMenstrual cycle phaseBehavioral interventionsAlcohol useCyclic exacerbationsPanic disorderSymptom exacerbationSubjective effectsMenstrual phasePersonality disorder
2020
Menstrual cycle and thermoregulation during exercise in the heat: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Giersch GEW, Morrissey MC, Katch RK, Colburn AT, Sims ST, Stachenfeld NS, Casa DJ. Menstrual cycle and thermoregulation during exercise in the heat: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2020, 23: 1134-1140. PMID: 32499153, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2020.05.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystematic reviewHeart rateSweat rateSkin temperatureMenstrual cycle phaseMenstrual cycle variationsAerobic exerciseFollicular phaseMenstrual cycleLuteal phaseInclusion criteriaMenstrual phaseLimited available dataMean skin temperatureEffect size estimatesSignificant differencesBody temperatureEffect sizeExerciseWomenCycle phaseInternal body temperatureReviewTotal number
2015
Urinary Concentrations of Phthalate Metabolites and Bisphenol A and Associations with Follicular-Phase Length, Luteal-Phase Length, Fecundability, and Early Pregnancy Loss
Jukic AM, Calafat AM, McConnaughey DR, Longnecker MP, Hoppin JA, Weinberg CR, Wilcox AJ, Baird DD, Calafat A, McConnaughey D, Longnecker M, Hoppin J, Weinberg C, Wilcox A, Baird D. Urinary Concentrations of Phthalate Metabolites and Bisphenol A and Associations with Follicular-Phase Length, Luteal-Phase Length, Fecundability, and Early Pregnancy Loss. Environmental Health Perspectives 2015, 124: 321-328. PMID: 26161573, PMCID: PMC4786975, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1408164.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly pregnancy lossLuteal phase lengthShort luteal phaseFollicular phase lengthPregnancy lossMonocarboxyoctyl phthalatePhthalate metabolitesLuteal phaseMenstrual cycleDaily first-morning urine specimensFirst morning urine specimensUrinary bisphenol AFuture human studiesHuman chorionic gonadotropinVaginal bleedingDEHP metabolitesUrinary concentrationsHuman ovulationProgesterone metabolitesChorionic gonadotropinUrine specimensDetrimental alterationsHuman studiesAnimal studiesPregnancyEffect of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Background Parenchymal Uptake at Molecular Breast Imaging
Hruska CB, Conners AL, Vachon CM, O'Connor MK, Shuster LT, Bartley AC, Rhodes DJ. Effect of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Background Parenchymal Uptake at Molecular Breast Imaging. Academic Radiology 2015, 22: 1147-1156. PMID: 26112057, PMCID: PMC4532620, DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2015.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBreastBreast DensityChromatography, LiquidCohort StudiesEstradiolEstroneFemaleFollicle Stimulating HormoneFollicular PhaseHumansLuteal PhaseMammographyMiddle AgedMolecular ImagingPremenopauseProgesteroneProspective StudiesRadiopharmaceuticalsSex Hormone-Binding GlobulinTandem Mass SpectrometryTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTestosteroneConceptsBackground parenchymal uptakeMolecular breast imagingMenstrual cycle phaseLuteal phaseMenstrual cycleNondense breastsFollicular phaseHormone levelsParenchymal uptakeDense breastsExogenous hormone useRegular menstrual cyclesLevels of TCCycle phaseNormal fibroglandular tissuePremenopausal volunteersPremenopausal womenHormone useSpearman correlation coefficientBreast imagingStudy radiologistsMammographic densityBreastFibroglandular tissueWomenSystematic and Meta-Analytic Review of Research Examining the Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase and Ovarian Hormones on Smoking and Cessation
Weinberger AH, Smith PH, Allen SS, Cosgrove KP, Saladin ME, Gray KM, Mazure CM, Wetherington CL, McKee SA. Systematic and Meta-Analytic Review of Research Examining the Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase and Ovarian Hormones on Smoking and Cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2015, 17: 407-421. PMID: 25762750, PMCID: PMC4429881, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntu249.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenstrual cycle phaseHormone levelsOvarian hormonesLuteal phaseSmoking behaviorSearch termsOvarian hormone levelsMenstrual phase effectsCessation-related behaviorsTiming of interventionNegative subjective effectsMenstrual cycle effectsProgesterone administrationFollicular phaseMedication responseQuit ratesTonic cravingInclusion criteriaMenstrual phaseNonsignificant trendSmoking outcomesCycle phaseSmokingSystematic reviewGreater tonic
2013
Subjective, Physiological, and Cognitive Responses to Intravenous Nicotine: Effects of Sex and Menstrual Cycle Phase
DeVito EE, Herman AI, Waters AJ, Valentine GW, Sofuoglu M. Subjective, Physiological, and Cognitive Responses to Intravenous Nicotine: Effects of Sex and Menstrual Cycle Phase. Neuropsychopharmacology 2013, 39: 1431-1440. PMID: 24345818, PMCID: PMC3988546, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2013.339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective drug effectsMenstrual cycle phaseDrug effectsNicotine dependenceMenstrual cycle phase effectsFollicular phase womenSerious public health concernCycle phase effectsSymptoms of withdrawalLuteal phase femalesPublic health concernMenstrual phase differencesNicotine administrationOptimal treatmentIntravenous nicotineLuteal phaseOvernight abstinenceSmoking behaviorCycle phaseNicotine responseGreater physiological responsesBiochemical confirmationHealth concernEffects of sexBetter cognitionPremenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Mood Disorders
Dobbs M, Braverman P. Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Mood Disorders. 2013, 281-284. DOI: 10.1002/9781118538555.ch42.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPremenstrual dysphoric disorderDysphoric disorderPremenstrual syndromeSevere PMS/PMDDPremenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorderSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsPMS/premenstrual dysphoric disorderNonpharmacologic treatment modalitiesSpecific presenting symptomsOnset of mensesOral contraceptive pillsSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsMenstrual-related symptomsPostmenarchal womenPresenting symptomPharmacologic treatmentBreast tendernessReuptake inhibitorsContraceptive pillsTreatment modalitiesMild casesLuteal phaseMood disordersPhysical symptomsAffective symptoms
2012
Toll‐Like Receptor 4 Expression in Decidual Cells and Interstitial Trophoblasts Across Human Pregnancy
Schatz F, Kayisli UA, Vatandaslar E, Ocak N, Guller S, Abrahams VM, Krikun G, Lockwood CJ. Toll‐Like Receptor 4 Expression in Decidual Cells and Interstitial Trophoblasts Across Human Pregnancy. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2012, 68: 146-153. PMID: 22564191, PMCID: PMC3395732, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2012.01148.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsToll-like receptor 4Interstitial trophoblastDecidual cellsDanger signalsToll-like receptor 4 expressionFirst trimester decidual cellsReceptor 4 expressionHuman pregnancyElective terminationNormal deliveryDecidua parietalisReceptor 4Luteal phaseStromal cellsGram-negative bacteriaSerial sectionsTrophoblastPrimary targetCellsClose contactEndometriumPregnancyHScoreGestationCytokeratin
2011
MicroRNA 135 Regulates HOXA10 Expression in Endometriosis
Petracco R, Grechukhina O, Popkhadze S, Massasa E, Zhou Y, Taylor HS. MicroRNA 135 Regulates HOXA10 Expression in Endometriosis. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2011, 96: e1925-e1933. PMID: 21956427, PMCID: PMC3232619, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2011-1231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrium of womenHOXA10 expressionHOXA10 regulationB expressionProliferative phaseEndometrial stromal cellsUniversity Medical CenterRegulation of HOXA10Time of ovulationMicroRNA-135Endometrial biopsyEndometrial receptivityMCF-7 cellsEndometrial samplesMenstrual cycleLuteal phaseMedical CenterSex steroidsStudy interventionEndometriosisSecretory phaseHOXA10 mRNAMicroRNA-135aStromal cellsEndometrium
2010
Menstrual cycle phase at quit date and smoking abstinence at 6 weeks in an open label trial of bupropion
Mazure CM, Toll B, McKee SA, Wu R, O’Malley S. Menstrual cycle phase at quit date and smoking abstinence at 6 weeks in an open label trial of bupropion. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 114: 68-72. PMID: 20832955, PMCID: PMC3016455, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.07.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenstrual cycle phaseQuit datePoint prevalence abstinencePremenopausal womenBupropion SRFollicular phaseLuteal phaseAbsence of pharmacotherapySustained release bupropionOpen-label trialCycle phaseMechanism of actionRelease bupropionLabel trialNicotine replacementCessation interventionsOpen trialTreatment completionCessation outcomesContinuous abstinenceQuit dayGonadal hormonesTreatment periodAbstinence outcomesQuit attemptsMenstrual cycle-related exacerbation of disease
Pinkerton JV, Guico-Pabia CJ, Taylor HS. Menstrual cycle-related exacerbation of disease. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2010, 202: 221-231. PMID: 20207238, PMCID: PMC3107848, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenstrual dysphoric disorderMenstrual cycleDysphoric disorderPerimenopausal depressionCommon mental health problemsPrimary care providersCommon psychiatric disordersMental health disordersMental health problemsAntidepressant agentsTreatment optionsDepressive disorderLuteal phaseRoutine screeningCare providersEffective treatmentPsychiatric disordersHealth disordersHealth problemsAccurate diagnosisNeuroendocrine systemPrecise causeDisordersExacerbationDepression
2009
Endometrial thickness is not independent of luteal phase day in a rural Polish population
CLANCY K, ELLISON P, JASIENSKA G, BRIBIESCAS R. Endometrial thickness is not independent of luteal phase day in a rural Polish population. Anthropological Science 2009, 117: 157. DOI: 10.1537/ase.090130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndometrial thicknessEndometrial morphologyLower C-peptide concentrationsEgg donor cyclesLuteal phase functionC-peptide concentrationsNormo-ovulatory womenWindow of implantationLuteal phase lengthPolish womenEarly pregnancy successDonor cyclesMenstrual cycleSpontaneous cyclesLuteal phaseCycle dayPregnancy successProgesterone concentrationsEndometriumReproductive functionHigher energy expenditurePolish populationEnergy expenditureWomenLater age
2008
Premenstrual syndrome
Yonkers KA, O'Brien P, Eriksson E. Premenstrual syndrome. The Lancet 2008, 371: 1200-1210. PMID: 18395582, PMCID: PMC3118460, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(08)60527-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere premenstrual syndromePremenstrual dysphoric disorderPremenstrual syndromeSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsGonadal hormone levelsGonadotropin-releasing hormoneOral contraceptivesReuptake inhibitorsBreast tendernessSerotonergic synapsesReproductive ageHormone levelsDysphoric disorderLuteal phaseOvary axisMost womenOvarian cyclicityBehavioral symptomsDepressed moodSymptomsMood swingsSomatic complaintsPhysical discomfortWomenDaily activities
2007
Luteal-Phase Accentuation of Acoustic Startle Response in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Epperson CN, Pittman B, Czarkowski KA, Stiklus S, Krystal JH, Grillon C. Luteal-Phase Accentuation of Acoustic Startle Response in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Neuropsychopharmacology 2007, 32: 2190-2198. PMID: 17314917, PMCID: PMC2713599, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenstrual dysphoric disorderMenstrual cycle phaseMenstrual cycleHealthy womenFollicular phaseDysphoric disorderLuteal phasePhysiologic responsesMenstrual cycle-related fluctuationsStartle magnitudeCentral nervous system responseHealthy menstruating womenAcoustic startle responseAcoustic startle paradigmNervous system responsesPowerful modulatory effectsStartle response magnitudeVisual affective stimuliNeuroactive steroidsMenstruating womenASR magnitudeModulatory effectsCycle phaseNeuroendocrine milieuAcoustic startle response magnitudes
2005
Comparison of the Luteal Phase after Pituitary Suppression With GnRH-Agonist Versus GnRH Antagonist in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
Willman S, Kliman H. Comparison of the Luteal Phase after Pituitary Suppression With GnRH-Agonist Versus GnRH Antagonist in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation. Fertility And Sterility 2005, 84: s308. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.806.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Absence of secretory endometrium after false-positive home urine luteinizing hormone testing
McGovern P, Myers E, Silva S, Coutifaris C, Carson S, Legro R, Schlaff W, Carr B, Steinkampf M, Giudice L, Leppert P, Diamond M, Network N. Absence of secretory endometrium after false-positive home urine luteinizing hormone testing. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 1273-1277. PMID: 15533341, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.03.070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProportion of casesEndometrial biopsyProliferative endometriumLH testingHealth/National InstituteReproductive Medicine NetworkEvaluation of infertilityRegular menstrual cyclesAdditional confirmatory testingMulticenter clinical trialLate luteal phaseNational InstituteFalse-positive testsInfertile womenHormone testingSecretory endometriumMenstrual cycleClinical trialsLH testLuteal phaseInfertile couplesMAIN OUTCOMEChild healthFertile volunteersClinical practiceHistological dating of timed endometrial biopsy tissue is not related to fertility status
Coutifaris C, Myers E, Guzick D, Diamond M, Carson S, Legro R, McGovern P, Schlaff W, Carr B, Steinkampf M, Silva S, Vogel D, Leppert P, Network N. Histological dating of timed endometrial biopsy tissue is not related to fertility status. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 1264-1272. PMID: 15533340, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.03.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate luteal phaseHistological datingInfertile couplesPhase biopsiesLuteal phaseCycle dayDaily urinary LH testingReproductive Medicine NetworkUrinary LH testingProspective multicenter studyRegular menstrual cyclesRecurrent pregnancy lossHistory of infertilityEndometrial biopsy tissueLogistic regression modelsInfertile womenInfertility practiceLH surgeMulticenter studyRegular intercourseBiopsy resultsPregnancy lossMenstrual cycleInclusion criteriaLive births
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