Brain study reveals why menopause hormones trigger irritability in some women
NCT ID NCT05388656
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at why some women in early menopause become irritable when their estrogen levels change. Forty healthy women aged 45-59 with moderate to severe irritability took either estrogen or a placebo for three weeks. Researchers measured their brain activity and mood to understand the link between hormones and irritability.
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