Effects of menstrual phase and smoking abstinence in smokers with and without a history of major depressive disorder

Article Abstract:

A new study of smokers investigates whether the menstrual phase affects the link between depression and smoking.

Research, Behavior, Compulsive behavior, Menstrual cycle

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Validation of retrospective reports of early experiences with smoking

Article Abstract:

The reports of early experiences with nicotine is being validated after studying 34 smokers who had contributed retrospective data on early experiences with smoking. The findings were seen to validate retrospective reports of pleasurable sensations upon early smoking experimentation.

United States, Psychological aspects, Influence

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Effects of menstrual phase on reactivity to nicotine

Article Abstract:

Twelve healthy women smokers in four hormonally verified menstrual phases were given controlled doses of nicotine via an intranasal aerosol delivery device. The aim was to examine the possible impact of menstrual phase on reactivity to nicotine. There was no significant difference in nicotine increment across sessions, confirming the dosing method's reliability. A significant difference across phase was noted in cycle-related symptomatology. Baseline variables, including withdrawal measures, showed no substantial differences, neither were there any significant menstrual phase differences for physiological, subjective or biochemical reactivity variable tested.

Women, Physiological aspects, Menstruation

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