Scientists Discover Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation

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Scientists Discover Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation
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A 2023 study by UC Santa Barbara researchers found that hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle cause structural changes across the entire brain, including white matter and cortical thickness, suggesting a broader impact of menstruation on brain structure than previously understood.

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