Basic cognitive functions across the menstrual cycle in a controlled female cohort.

To investigate the role of sex hormones in the modulation of specific cognitive functions across the menstrual cycle of young healthy women, and to apply improved study design by addressing limitations recognized in previous studies.A homogenous group of 16 young healthy women, with no history of health problems related to menstrual cycle, major psychiatric and neurological disorders or addictions was included in study. All participants were...