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Depression Can Cause Period Pain

November 27, 2024

What: After analyzing genetic data from over 600,000 people, researchers found that depression likely causes period pain–rather than resulting from it. The study also suggests that sleep disturbances, common in depression, may exacerbate menstrual pain, highlighting the importance of addressing mental health and sleep issues in managing severe period pain.

Key line: “[Lead author Shuhe Liu:] ‘Our results provide evidence of a link between our neurological systems and the rest of the body. By exploring and understanding these relationships better, we can make a real difference to the millions of people experiencing period pain and mental health issues.’”

Source: Briefings in Bioinformatics // https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1065511

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