The Menstrual Cycle and the Brain Flashcards
What are the 4 important hormones for menstruation?
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), estrogen, LH (luteinizing hormone), Progesterone
Why does bleeding occur in menstruation?
Fall in progesterone triggers shedding of the endometrial lining
When is estrogen at its highest in the menstrual cycle?
at the end of the follicular phase
How can emotions be described?
according to arousal (quantitative) and valence (qualitative)
What are the 3 main territories of the amygdala?
medial (olfaction), basolateral (cortical input), central (hypothalamic output)
When is emotion recognition accuracy good?
in the follicular phase
which axis does emotional memory involve?
The hypothalamus - pituitary - adrenal axis (HPA)
what are the psychological symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
anxiety, depression, emotional liability
where are estrogen receptors located in the brain?
Hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens
How are hippocampal volume and estrogen related?
Hippocampal volume increases as estrogen increases
When does the Premenstrual dysphoric disorder occur?
late luteal phase
How is progesterone linked to mood?
Progesterone has been linked to bad mood
Which axis is mainly involved in the control of the menstrual cycle?
Hypothalamic pituitary ovarian (HPO) axis
