Research article summary (published 29 Sep 2002):

Verbal and spatial functions across the menstrual cycle in healthy young women.

Full Abstract

The effects of the menstrual cycle on cognitive functions were investigated using simple verbal and spatial tasks. Eight healthy young women with a regular, established 28-day menstrual cycle and the occurrence of ovulation on day 14 were tested four times during one cycle. Ten women on non-tricyclic birth control pills were also tested weekly during one cycle. Both groups were matched in age, handedness and education. No significant difference in spatial ability was found but improved verbal working memory, as measured by the verbal span score, was associated with periods of high estrogen levels.Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd.

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Author information

Author/s: Rosenberg, Lauren (L); Park, Sohee (S);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology and Mathematics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Journal: Psychoneuroendocrinology (Psychoneuroendocrinology), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Oct; vol 27 (issue 7) : pp 835-41

Dates: Created 2002/08/16; Completed 2002/11/13; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12183218, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult Body Temperature - physiology Female Hormones - blood Humans

Memory - physiology Menstrual Cycle - physiology Space Perception - physiology Verbal Behavior - physiology Vision - physiology

Associated Chemicals: Hormones (0)

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