Hormone fluctuations may rewire muscle reflexes, study finds

NCT ID NCT03947684

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how natural changes in sex hormones (like estrogen and progesterone) during the menstrual cycle affect muscle reflexes and brain signals in women. Researchers tested 102 healthy women and men using simple muscle and brain measurements. The goal was to understand the link between hormones and motor control, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States