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For decades, women were excluded from medical studies. Researchers at Leipzig University are now investigating how hormones shape the brain — and why this is crucial for women’s health.

When the menstrual cycle affects mood

Millions of women experience severe irritability, anxiety and deep depression every month – shortly before their period. A research team from Leipzig has now shown for the first time that an altered morning stress hormone response may play a role. The findings could help scientists better understand a condition that has long been underestimated. | more

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