CellWell record HH-50175
Progesterone and negative emotionality across and between ovulatory cycles: A study of romantically involved women
Dobson RT; Dinh T; Reynolds TA; Thompson ME; Gangestad SW
Hormones and behavior ยท 2026
In plain language
In 180 romantically partnered women, average progesterone levels over a month -- but not day-to-day changes -- positively predicted negative mood and worry about a partner's commitment, while average estradiol predicted less negative mood.
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- Design
- Primary research (design unspecified)
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