Links to the headlines. Baby brain doesn't exist and the condition is all in mum's mind, say scientists. Daily Mirror, April 7 2015. 'Baby brain' DOESN'T exist: Tests reveal pregnant women and new mothers suffer no decline - leading scientists to declare the condition is 'all in the mind'.
Low Estrogen Premenstrual Symptoms. Low Estrogen Premenstrual Symptoms. While low progesterone is the most common hormone imbalance responsible for PMS and PMDD, and testosterone excess or deficiency may be involved in many cases, low estrogen function may also be contributory to premenstrual symptoms.
Doctors have not pinpointed the exact cause of PMS, but many believe it is linked to changing hormone levels. Following a girl's period, the amounts of estrogen and progesterone (female hormones) in her body increase. Then about 1 week before her period starts, levels of both of these hormones begin to fall. The thinking is that these changing hormone levels can lead to PMS symptoms.