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Neuroticism in the function of the menstrual cycle phases

Nataša Šimić orcid.org/0000-0002-4215-3668 ; Sveučilište u Zadru, Odjel za psihologiju, Krešimirova obala 2, 23000 Zadar

Abstract

The aim of this investigation was to examine neuroticism in the function of different menstrual cycle phases. Healthy female subjects with a regular menstrual cycle took part in this longitudinal study. In order to determine the neuroticism level, the neuroticism scale of the Eysenck Personality Inventory was used.
This scale was filled during different phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal and premenstrual phase). A higher level of neuroticism during the premenstrual and menstrual phase of the cycle is to be expected, considering a reduction of sex hormones in the body, presence of somatic symptoms and negative moods in these phases of the cycle. A decrease in neuroticism is evident during the rest of the menstrual cycle, ie. during the follicular, ovulatory and luteal phases of the cycle.

Keywords

neuroticism; menstrual cycle; sex hormones

Hrčak ID:

70296

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/70296

Publication date:

6.7.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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