| Literature DB >> 7037875 |
Abstract
Progesterone plays a critical role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and sexuality. Its role in premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, and postpartum disorders is outlined. Oral contraceptives seem to affect mood and behavior in some women without preexisting psychiatric illness, sometimes inducing depression and loss of libido. When used as psychotropic agents, they can have mood-stabilizing effects and relieve premenstrual syndrome.Entities:
Keywords: Behavior; Biology; Central Nervous System; Central Nervous System Effects; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--side effects; Decreased Libido; Depression; Diseases; Endocrine System; Family Planning; Hormones; Menopause; Menstrual Cycle; Menstruation; Mental Disorders; Oral Contraceptives--side effects; Physiology; Pregnancy; Progestational Hormones; Progesterone; Psychological Factors; Reproduction; Sex Behavior
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Year: 1981 PMID: 7037875 DOI: 10.1097/00004714-198111000-00003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Psychopharmacol ISSN: 0271-0749 Impact factor: 3.153