A study from the University of Illinois, Chicago found that women with suicidal thoughts face an increased risk of ideation or planning of suicide during the days around menstruation. The researchers tracked daily fluctuations in symptoms throughout the menstrual cycle and found that suicidal ideation was more severe and planning more likely to occur during the days just before or after the onset of menstruation. The study provided a detailed understanding of how the menstrual cycle affects symptoms and suicidality in different people, showing the value of including individual differences in models. The researchers hope this information can help clinicians keep patients safe from suicide attempts. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available at 988 or 988lifeline.org.
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Menstrual Cycles Intensify Suicidal Thoughts In People Struggling With Mental Health, Study Says
