Hormones and PTSD Development in Females
Researchers at the University of Arizona have found that hormones may play a significant role in why females are twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as males.
Using brain imaging, the study explored how estrogen and aging influence fear learning, shedding light on the brain's fear-circuitry.
Early findings suggest hormonal shifts may affect the brain’s fear-circuitry, offering new clues for treatment and prevention after trauma.
The Study
The Neuroimaging Study of Fear Learning, led by principal investigator Ashley Huggins, Ph.D., compared younger and older biological females to examine how shifts in estrogen levels alter the brain’s fear-circuitry.
This research offers new insights into why some women recover from trauma while others develop PTSD.
Author's summary: Hormones affect PTSD development in females.
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