Gene with likely role in premenstrual disorder identified
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 00:14
in Health & Medicine
Some women are especially sensitive to the natural flux of hormones in the menstrual cycle. New research points to a gene that likely influences how women respond to swings in estrogen levels and could help diagnose and treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder and inform treatments during menopause, such as hormone replacement therapy, researchers say.
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