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- From causing anxiety to the effects of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, here are some of the ways the menstrual cycle and OCD symptoms are connected.
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How to make your teen aware of the menstrual cycle? Experts give information (istockphoto)
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Estrogen and progesterone are responsible for emotional responses. When these hormones fluctuate, they can affect mood. (Shutterstock)
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Estrogen helps stabilize mood while progesterone can affect anxiety, so these hormones contribute to OCD symptoms.
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During pregnancy and after childbirth, OCD symptoms can intensify and cause mood swings in women. Before menstruation, women may experience increased OCD symptoms. (Cottonbrow)
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is responsible for causing severe mood swings and irritability in people. This can contribute to triggering OCD symptoms even more. (Pexels)
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