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@article{169962,
        author = {SSVS.Swetha and K. Sravya and T. Manasa and SK. MubeenaArshi and S. Tejaswini},
        title = {EFFECT OF SEX HORMONES ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DURING  MENSTRUATION AND PREGNANCY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {2843-2845},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=169962},
        abstract = {It investigates that the significant effects of sex hormones on the Central Nervous System (CNS) during pregnancy and menstruation, emphasizing their profound impact on mood, cognition, and emotional regulation. Estrogen, progesterone, and oxytocin are central to reproductive functions and also play a critical role in shaping CNS responses. During pregnancy, the hormonal landscape undergoes considerable changes, which foster neuroplasticity and prepare the brain for maternal responsibilities. This period is marked by enhanced synaptic connectivity but can also lead to mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue due to elevated estrogen and progesterone levels.
Menstruation introduces cyclical hormonal fluctuations that affect neurotransmitter systems, leading to a spectrum of emotional and cognitive responses. These variations are linked to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), conditions that significantly influence women's mental health. The document further delves into postpartum depression, a condition exacerbated by hormonal shifts following childbirth.
Clinical insights and research findings underscore the complex interplay between hormonal changes and CNS functioning. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective strategies to support women's mental and emotional well-being through the different stages of their reproductive lives.},
        keywords = {PMS (premenstrual syndrome), PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder ) Mother hood, Cognitive, Hormonal shifts},
        month = {November},
        }