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title: What causes premenstrual mood and behavior changes? | Niyora
description: The exact cause is not known. This review suggests that temporary imbalances in multiple body systems, triggered by changing hormone levels, may be responsibl
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Review, 1988

# What causes premenstrual mood and behavior changes?

The exact cause is not known. This review suggests that temporary imbalances in multiple body systems, triggered by changing hormone levels, may be responsible.

 Early or limited evidence

General population (review of existing knowledge)

## What they did

This was a review article. The authors examined all available scientific data about what causes mood and behavior changes in the days before a period.

## What they found

Premenstrual mood and behavior changes are common, but their exact cause remains unclear. The review suggests they may result from temporary disruption of balance in multiple body systems, triggered by changes in hormone levels during the luteal phase of the cycle.

## What it means for you

As of 1988, doctors did not fully understand what causes premenstrual changes and had not developed a proven treatment. This suggests that PMS is complex and involves many body systems.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual changes. Impaired hormonal homeostasis Authors Halbreich U, Alt IH, Paul L Journal Neurologic clinics Year 1988 Study design Review What was tested none Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8619(18)30891-0](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8619(18)30891-0)

## Topics

[Thyroid disorders](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-thyroid/)[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)

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