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Scientists Discovered Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 16, 2025 10:45 pm
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The menstrual cycle is a complex biological process that not only affects reproductive anatomy but also reshapes the brain. Recent research conducted by neuroscientists Elizabeth Rizor and Viktoriya Babenko from the University of California Santa Barbara has shed light on the structural changes that occur in the brain as hormonal profiles fluctuate during the menstrual cycle.

In a study published in 2023, the researchers tracked 30 women over their menstrual cycles and observed brain-wide changes in white matter microstructure and cortical thickness that coincided with hormonal rhythms. This groundbreaking research suggests that hormonal fluctuations during menstruation can have a significant impact on the structural nodes and information highways of the human brain.

White matter, the network of neuronal fibers that facilitate communication between different brain regions, has been found to undergo changes in response to hormonal shifts such as puberty, oral contraception use, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and post-menopausal estrogen therapy. The team used MRI scans to capture these changes in white and gray matter volumes, as well as the volume of cerebrospinal fluid, during different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Interestingly, the results showed that just before ovulation, when levels of 17β-estradiol and luteinizing hormone rise, participants exhibited white matter changes indicative of faster information transfer. Follicle-stimulating hormone, which increases before ovulation, was associated with thicker gray matter, while progesterone, which rises after ovulation, was linked to changes in tissue and cerebrospinal fluid volume.

While the implications of these structural brain changes on behavior and cognition are not yet fully understood, this research paves the way for future studies to explore the relationship between hormones and brain function. Understanding these mechanisms could potentially help unravel the causes of severe period-related mental health issues such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

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In a separate study published in 2024, researchers found that each phase of the menstrual cycle exerts a distinct influence on the brain, with changes observed across the brain and in specific regions also influenced by age. These findings highlight the importance of investigating brain-hormone relationships to better understand human nervous system functioning throughout the menstrual cycle and across the lifespan.

Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between hormones and brain structure, opening up new avenues for studying the impact of hormonal fluctuations on brain function and mental health. The full findings of these studies can be found in the journal Human Brain Mapping.

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