--- title: Are suicidal attempts more likely during certain phases of the menstrual cycle? description: Yes. Suicidal attempts were most frequent during the menstrual phase. However, this study only looked at women already hospitalized for attempts, so it cannot url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-between-suicidal-attempts-and-menstrual-cycle-in-women-2005/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are suicidal attempts more likely during certain phases of the menstrual cycle? Survey study, 2005 # Are suicidal attempts more likely during certain phases of the menstrual cycle? Yes. Suicidal attempts were most frequent during the menstrual phase. However, this study only looked at women already hospitalized for attempts, so it cannot tell us the true risk in the general population. Early or limited evidence 151 women of reproductive age in Poland (2002-2003) with regular menstrual cycles admitted for suicidal attempts ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 151 women admitted to a hospital in Poland (2002-2003) after suicidal attempts. Researchers grouped women by menstrual cycle phase based on patient history and by psychiatric diagnosis (situational reaction, depression, schizophrenia, alcohol addiction, sociopathy). Severity of poisoning was compared using Poisoning Severity Score. ## What they found Suicidal attempts were most frequent during the menstrual phase. The most common psychiatric diagnosis in women who attempted suicide was situational reaction, which dominated in women aged 14-21. Among women with diagnoses of depression, schizophrenia, or alcohol addiction, the severity of poisoning was significantly more severe than in those with situational reaction. ## What it means for you This study found more suicidal attempts during the menstrual phase in one Polish hospital, but only included women with regular cycles willing to follow up with psychiatry. Cycle phase was based on women's memory rather than medical records, which may be inaccurate. We cannot know if this applies broadly or if the menstrual cycle causes these attempts. 151 women studied 14-21 age range with highest situational reaction diagnosis Most frequent in menstrual phase ## About the study Original title The relationship between suicidal attempts and menstrual cycle in women Authors Sein Anand J, Chodorowski Z, Ciechanowicz R et al. Journal Przeglad lekarski Year 2005 Study design Survey study Participants 151 What was tested None (observational historical study) Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16225087/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16225087/) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Suicidality](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-suicidality/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[Borderline personality disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-bpd/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)[Schizophrenia and psychosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-psychosis/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2011 Is premenstrual syndrome related to major depression? Cohort study, 2023 Does the menstrual cycle affect how often women have suicidal thoughts? Case report, 2017 Can a combined oral contraceptive pill help PMDD in women who also have depression or anxiety? Systematic review, 2021 Are women with PMS or PMDD more likely to think about or attempt suicide? Randomised trial, 2011 Does a 24/4 birth control pill help women with PMDD improve work, relationship, and social functioning? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗