Association of urinary sex hormones with mood and behavior changes in a community adolescent cohort.

Philip HazellBen W R BalzerFrances GardenDavid J HandelsmanKaren PaxtonCatherine HawkeRebecca IversS Rachel SkinnerGeorgina M LuscombeKatharine S Steinbeck

Published in: PloS one (2023)

Longitudinal measurement of both iso-sexual and contra-sexual gonadal hormones contributes to a more nuanced view of the impact of sex steroids on mood and behavior in adolescents. These findings may enlighten the understanding of the impact of sex steroids during normal male and female puberty with implications for hormone replacement therapies as well as management of common mood and behavioral problems.

Keyphrases

mental health
bipolar disorder
young adults
sleep quality
healthcare
physical activity
depressive symptoms
childhood cancer