Scientists talk about women's anxiety during their periods

Women have always been an object of study not only for doctors, but also for psychologists and psychiatrists. Recently, scientists from University College London conducted a study that showed that women are more likely to experience mental problems on certain days of their cycle.

During an experiment on 40 women, it was found that those who were in the early luteal phase (16th or 20th day from the beginning of the cycle) had 3-4 times more unpleasant thoughts than other participants. Scientists suggest that this discovery can be used in psychotherapy, especially in treating the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.

In addition, depending on the phase of the cycle, women may experience worsening asthma symptoms. They are especially obvious from the mid-luteal phase to the mid-follicular phase. Injuries to the knee joints are also possible, and ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament are possible.

But that's not all. Immediately before menstruation, it is difficult for women to restrain themselves from spontaneous, impulsive purchases. The level of self-control decreases, so the shopaholism of many women has a scientific basis.

However, scientists have found a way to minimize all these consequences. They found that including plenty of leafy vegetables in your diet can reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by 40%. This is because vegetables contain magnesium, which helps reduce stress and anxiety.

Thus, scientists have identified a number of physical and psychological changes that occur in women on different days of the cycle. Studying these changes will help develop more effective methods for treating and preventing various diseases associated with women's health.