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title: Are premenstrual symptoms caused by hormones? | Niyora
description: The timing of premenstrual symptoms appears linked to the ovarian cycle, but the severity of symptoms doesn't appear to be caused by hormone levels tested so
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Review, 1992

# Are premenstrual symptoms caused by hormones?

The timing of premenstrual symptoms appears linked to the ovarian cycle, but the severity of symptoms doesn't appear to be caused by hormone levels tested so far. More research is needed.

 Early or limited evidence

Review of research on women with and without premenstrual symptoms

## What they did

The authors reviewed research on the relationship between premenstrual symptoms and ovarian hormones.

## What they found

The timing of premenstrual changes is related to the ovarian cycle. However, the severity of symptoms that distinguishes women with PMS from those without PMS does not appear to be related to any hormonal measurements so far assessed.

## What it means for you

Hormones seem to control when symptoms happen, but not how bad they are. Researchers need to study the psychology of the menstrual cycle to understand why some women develop PMS and others don't. The review noted that studies used inconsistent definitions and measurements, making results hard to compare.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual symptoms and ovarian hormones: A review Authors Anne E. Walker Journal Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Year 1992 Study design Review Read the paper [doi.org/10.1080/02646839208403940](https://doi.org/10.1080/02646839208403940)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)

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