E. Comasco

Genetic variation of the estrogen receptor and its association with depression and anxiety symptoms in young females

Menstrual cycle phase and premenstrual symptoms in relation with the stress response: an fMRI study

Objective Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) experience affective lability, irritability, depressed mood, and anxiety during the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Stress reactivity may contribute to the development of these symptoms, yet neural correlates remain unexplored. We examined neural, behavioral an...

Psychobiological stress and premenstrual symptoms across the menstrual cycle: protocol for an ecological momentary assessment (ISSAC) study

Abstract Introduction Premenstrual symptoms occur on a continuum from mild experiences to clinically significant, menstrual cycle-related mood disorders, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Stress has been implicated as a key pathophysiological factor, yet the temporal coupling and dynamics between psycho...