Commentary on Joyce et al.: Studying menstrual cycle effects on behavior requires within-person designs and attention to individual differences in hormone sensitivity.

Eisenlohr-Moul, Tory A · Addiction · 2021

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

The science of menstrual cycle effects on behavior can be accelerated by addressing two long-standing issues. First, models predicting uniform cycle effects must be updated to reflect evidence for marked individual differences in behavioral hormone sensitivity. Secondly, longitudinal approaches must be embraced, as cross-sectional measures of cyclical change show poor prospective validity.

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