Why menstrual cycle irregularities belong in brain research

IF 50 1区医学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Nature Medicine Pub Date : 2025-08-13 DOI:10.1038/s41591-025-03879-1

Carina Heller, Erynn Christensen, Elle M. Murata, Nicole Petersen, Kathleen Casto, Shae Datta, Bart Larsen, Hector Arciniega

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Abstract

The menstrual cycle requires tight orchestration between the brain and body, and irregularities can be both the cause and the consequence of wide-ranging health issues. Embracing this complexity, instead of excluding individuals with irregular menstrual patterns from research, could reveal novel brain–body interactions, advance neuroscience and improve health outcomes for those affected.

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为什么月经周期不规律属于大脑研究

月经周期需要大脑和身体之间的紧密协调，不规律既可能是广泛健康问题的原因，也可能是其后果。接受这种复杂性，而不是将月经不规律的个体排除在研究之外，可以揭示新的脑-体相互作用，推进神经科学，改善受影响者的健康状况。

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Nature Medicine 医学-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

100.90

自引率

0.70%

发文量

525

审稿时长

1 months

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