Diagnosis and Treatment of Menstrual Disorders and Sterility

Effect of the menstrual cycle on mood and sexual arousability∗

“…The calculation was based on the data provided for the three most recent menses. Ovulation was assumed to occur 15 days before the estimated beginning of S's next period (Mazer and Israel, 1951). The premenstruation period was assumed to consist of the three to five days preceding the onset of the menses (Mazer and Israel, 1951).…”

“…Ovulation was assumed to occur 15 days before the estimated beginning of S's next period (Mazer and Israel, 1951). The premenstruation period was assumed to consist of the three to five days preceding the onset of the menses (Mazer and Israel, 1951). Ss were randomly assigned to the premenstrual (PM) or to the ovulatory (OV) group, 24 Ss to each group.…”

“…Most women menstruate (Mazer and Israel, 1951). In view of the prevalence of the condition and the extreme physical and psychological effects reported, it is surprising that relatively few investigations of the phenomenon have been reported.…”

Psychological Correlates of the Development of Amenorrhea in a Stress Situation

“…13 In addition, it has been repeatedly demonstrated that a considerable number of women develop menstrual aberrations, and as high as 20^ develop amenorrhea, when undergoing the stress of separation. 6 ' 9i n There are examples of amenorrhea occurring at the time of breakingup with a boyfriend, desertion by a parent, and leaving home.…”

Primary Amenorrhea Due to Intra-Uterine Adhesions

“…Cases of am enorrhea w ith norm al ovarian function and fertility have been reported sporadically and are known to occur (Mazer and Israel [5]; Kantor and Kamholz [4]; Bengtsson and Ingemansson [3]). In these cases it is postulated th a t a uterine bleeding factor or a hypo thalam ic factor is involved.…”