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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | The association between menstrual cycle and traumatic memories |
Author: | Bryant, R. Felmingham, K. Silove, D. Creamer, M. O'Donnell, M. McFarlane, A. |
Citation: | Journal of Affective Disorders, 2011; 131(1-3):398-401 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Science BV |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 0165-0327 1573-2517 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Richard A. Bryant, Kim L. Felmingham, Derrick Silove, Mark Creamer, Meaghan O'Donnell, Alexander C. McFarlane |
Abstract: | Background: Women in the mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle have been shown to have stronger emotional memories than other women. We investigated the extent to which experiencing a traumatic event during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is associated with stronger traumatic flashback memories. Methods: Consecutive female patients admitted to hospital after traumatic injury (n = 138) were assessed for days since last menstruation, as well as assessment of flashbacks. Twenty three (17%) women were in the mid-luteal phase (18–24) days at the time of trauma exposure and 29 (21%) were in the mid-luteal phase at the time of assessment. Results: Women were more likely to experience flashback memories if they were in the luteal phase during the trauma (22% vs. 9%), adjusted OR: 3.64 [95%CI: 0.99–13.29] after controlling for injury severity, age, trauma type, and mild traumatic brain injury. Women in the luteal phase at assessment were 4.89 times more likely to have flashbacks. Adjusted OR: 4.89 [95%CI: 1.39–17.86]. Conclusions: Increased glucocorticoid release associated with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle may facilitate consolidation of trauma memories. |
Keywords: | Posttraumatic stress disorder Flashback Trauma memory Menstrual Glucocorticoid |
Rights: | Copyright © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jad.2010.10.049 |
Grant ID: | NHMRC ARC |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2010.10.049 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Public Health publications |
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