Menstrual cycle and OCD: Here's how they are interconnected
Published on May 25, 2024 03:02 PM IST
- From triggering anxiety to the effects of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, here are a few ways by which menstrual cycle and OCD symptoms are connected.
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Estrogen and Progesterone are responsible for emotional reactivity. When these hormones fluctuate, they can affect the mood. (Shutterstock )
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Estrogen helps in stabilising the mood while Progesterone can influence anxiety hence, these hormones contribute to the OCD symptoms. (Pexels)
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During pregnancy and post-partum, OCD symptoms can intensify and cause mood swings in women. Before menstruation, women may experience heightened OCD symptoms. (cottonbro)
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