Neuroimage October 2020 PMID 32634592

Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle.

Caitlin M Taylor, Laura Pritschet, Rosanna K Olsen, Evan Layher, Tyler Santander, Scott T Grafton, Emily G Jacobs

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The discussions show strong interest and general agreement, with posts praising the research's importance, such as calling it 'brilliant and important work,' and encouraging others to explore supplemental materials. The tone and inclusion of specific researchers and hashtags highlight both enthusiasm and a recognition of its potential influence, although the overall engagement remains moderate with some posts mainly sharing the publication’s highlights.

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The topic of hormonal influence on brain structure across the menstrual cycle appears highly engaging for the audience, evidenced by shared enthusiasm and calls for further discussion.

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Posts include references to specific researchers and supplemental materials, indicating a moderate level of in-depth engagement.

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While some acknowledge the significance of this research for neuroscience and hormonal studies, discussions remain somewhat casual, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

The study investigates how naturally occurring fluctuations in sex hormones, especially progesterone, influence the size of key brain regions (medial temporal lobe) involved in memory and learning across the menstrual cycle in humans.
It found that increases in progesterone levels are linked to volume changes in specific brain areas like the hippocampus, and blocking progesterone production prevents these changes, highlighting progesterone's role in brain plasticity.
The research suggests that progesterone, rather than estradiol, plays a significant and dynamic role in shaping brain structure during the menstrual cycle, expanding our understanding of hormonal effects on the human brain.

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Impact of Progesterone on Brain Structure During the Menstrual Cycle

This video explores how hormone fluctuations, particularly progesterone, influence brain regions involved in memory and learning, highlighting the importance of endocrine research in understanding female brain…

Demystifying Medicine McMaster · Aug 1, 2023 704 views

Impact of Progesterone on Female Brain Structure During Menstrual Cycle

This video examines how fluctuations in hormones, especially progesterone, influence brain region volume changes across the menstrual cycle, highlighting progesterone's role in brain plasticity and structure.

Demystifying Medicine McMaster · Aug 1, 2023 239 views

Carina Heller, Ph.D. @carinaheller.bsky.social

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@LiamGMcCoy @emilyjacobs Definitely check out the incredible (and already published) work by @caitaylo & @laura_pritschet & @emilyjacobs on the menstrual cycle! https://t.co/93EIVQEjfm

Jul 25, 2023 · 1 like · 339 followers View post →

Emma Pettengale

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Thanks to #TikTok for hihglighting this interesting #neuroscience research to me this morning: Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle https://t.co/fRnKwXIanz

Sep 10, 2021 · 1 like · 1,327 followers View post →

Jennifer Stevens

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@YvetteSzaboPhD I have a really limited recent list - highlighting findings in psych/neuro for STM as part of an early career program. So far, some great papers from this year incl https://t.co/e2pFYQgWYt https://t.co/wx699j3YKm https://t.co/vCbo4P8HLg Would you be up for sharing yours??

Sep 17, 2020 · 1,471 followers View post →

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Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle. https://t.co/K6bAcq2mfo

Jul 11, 2020 · 1 like · 194 followers View post →

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NI: Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle https://t.co/XMZOH9sUuT

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Katie O'Connell

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Francisco C Ceballos

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RT @biorxivpreprint: Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle https://t.co/IVoY5Csw4Y #bioRxiv

Feb 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,251 followers View post →

Agnes Ayton

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RT @biorxivpreprint: Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle https://t.co/IVoY5Csw4Y #bioRxiv

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bioRxiv Neuroscience

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Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle https://t.co/1RIMiacZAg #biorxiv_neursci

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bioRxiv

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Progesterone shapes medial temporal lobe volume across the human menstrual cycle https://t.co/IVoY5Csw4Y #bioRxiv

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