Nightmares Fluctuate Across the Menstrual Cycle and May be More Pronounced in Women With Premenstrual Syndrome

Brain and Behavior, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects nearly half of women worldwide and is associated with sleep disturbances, though the specific relationship between PMS nightmares remains underexplored. Clinical observations suggest a potential link, leading this study to investigate whether experience more frequent or intense compared those without PMS. Methods We conducted prospective case series seven experiencing nightmares, all whom participated in weekly imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) over 1‐month. Each participant completed daily record severity problems (DRSP) assess symptoms kept dream diaries throughout one menstrual cycle, tracking nightmare frequency, intensity, emotional valence. The index (NSI) was administered at beginning end study. Descriptive analysis used for metrics, Wilcoxon signed‐rank test employed changes NSI scores. Results Women exhibited an increase frequency during premenstrual phase, but no formal statistical comparisons were made non‐PMS groups regarding intensity. A significant reduction scores ( p = 0.03) observed across entire sample, effect not subgroup. Conclusions This first, our knowledge, provide detailed longitudinal data indicating that may fluctuate cycle could be pronounced While IRT effectively reduced overall, its impact on requires further research larger studies.

Language: Английский

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Bloody stressed! A systematic review of the associations between adulthood psychological stress and menstrual cycle irregularity

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 163, P. 105784 - 105784

Published: June 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial and psychopathological dimensions of patients with Takotsubo Syndrome

Panminerva Medica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 66(4)

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

BACKGROUND: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an acute reversible heart dysfunction affecting mostly post-menopausal women, frequently precipitated by a significant stressful event, presenting as coronary (ACS) in the absence of obstructive artery disease. The pathogenesis not fully understood, but close relationship between individual's mind, brain, neuroendocrine system and may be involved mind-heart axis. purpose this study was to compare prevalence psychopathological findings TTS patients compared healthy subjects, affected psychiatric diseases ACS.METHODS: This observational enrolled 40 female subjects divided into 4 subgroups: patients, ACS matched for age. Psychosocial factors dimensions have been evaluated. Patients who signed informed consent were interviewed administration complex psychometric battery, including Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Hamilton Rating Scale Depression, State Trait Anxiety Inventory, Form Y.RESULTS: Comparing groups, group showed statistically difference vs. concerning psychological violence subscale (P=0.049) Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, while statistical emerged control group, regarding cyclothymia (P=0.008). Statistically differences documented cohort (P=0.012). Moreover, comparison revealed sub-scale self-confidence management negative emotions (P=0.0028). One most features evidence total average value anxiety (P=0.014 P=0.031 respectively) vs (P=0.005 P=0.021 value). Finally, both depression mania raised subjects' (P=0.00 P=0.013, respectively).CONCLUSIONS: explored analyzed ACS, showing among various groups. Psychopathological symptoms more frequent suggesting evident involvement axis Future studies are needed investigate cause-effect occurrence TTS.

Language: Английский

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Correlation research on physical activity and executive function in female college students with subclinical depression

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: May 21, 2024

Researchers have found that there may be a correlation between physical activity, executive function, and depression for college students with depression. However, is limited information available regarding the relationship interaction subclinical depression, function among The purpose of this study to assess in female ActiGraph GT3X was utilized measure activity time, colour-word Stroop task employed evaluate participants. findings revealed had significantly lower time moderate-intensity compared healthy students. Additionally, group took longer complete results mediation analyses suggest negative BDI-II scores Moreover, appears play partial mediating role

Language: Английский

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Susceptibility to Infection and Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines on Symptoms of Women with Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Available Evidence

Reproductive Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among students aged 12 to 24 after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in China: prevalence and associated factors

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 18, 2024

Objective To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation suicide attempts among adolescent young adults in China from December 14, 2022 to February 28, 2023, when COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Methods Students middle high schools colleges universities province Sichuan, asked complete on-line cross-sectional surveys. Information was collected about sociodemographics, experiences related pandemic, attempts. Participants also filled out Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Social Support Rate Scale Factors with or explored using logistic regression. Results Of 82,873 respondents (aged 12 24 years), 21,292 (25.7%) reported having thought at least once their lifetime, 10,382 (12.5%) within previous months, 1,123 (1.4%) attempted it months. Risk lifetime higher school students than older students. risk correlated directly severity symptoms depression anxiety, inversely level social support. Greater with: being female, living an urban environment, attending a boarding school, currently love, parents who divorced remarried, exhibit non-authoritative parenting behavior, family income, been infected, quarantined for long time, dissatisfied one’s education. Conclusions Suicidal remain prevalent people China. The potential identified our study may be useful targeting appropriate psychosocial interventions developing mental health policies.

Language: Английский

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Pressure Pain Threshold, Depression and Anxiety in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Cohort Study

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(11)

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the main chronic pain conditions in women and often associated with various psychiatric disorders some painful conditions. Women report presence abdominal lumbar allodynia at end menstrual cycle, suggesting an association between increased mechanical hypersensitivity regions. Therefore, general objective this study was to measure pressure thresholds depressive anxiety symptoms Mexican primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: This prospective cohort used a cross-sectional design female students; being older than 17 years age, available during menstruation, having moderate-to-severe diagnosed by physician were inclusion criteria. After providing informed consent, completed questionnaire assessing demographic information, variations patterns, its severity. Similarly, Beck Depression Inventory Anxiety administered participants prior obtaining specific points. The data entered into computerized database. Exploratory analysis performed via Student’s t test, Pearson’s chi-square or variance. Statistical significance considered when p < 0.05. Results: A total 69 included study. mean ± standard deviation age all 20.9 1.9 years. locations lower abdomen (87.0%) region (10.1%). In terms severity, 65.2% reported moderate pain, 34.8% severe pain. With respect threshold six evaluated points, significantly (p 0.05). No relationship found severity level depression > Conclusions: participating not anxiolytic states. significant sensitivity areas evaluated.

Language: Английский

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The evaluation of depressive, anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance in college students post- pandemic era across UAE: a multicentric survey

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Nov. 27, 2024

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant worldwide impact, requiring measures such as quarantine, social isolation, and the closing down of educational institutions, increasing concerns about student safety. This study evaluated mental health sleep status 201 college students in UAE after epidemic. sample consisted primarily females (72.1%) aged 21-23 years (42.3%), with majority residing Dubai (62.7%). findings revealed unsettling levels insomnia risk gender variations emotional states, displaying higher degrees distress. These underscore negative consequences pandemic on well-being importance having access to care, well calling for specialized treatments address individual needs various groups.

Language: Английский

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