PNAS (June 16) – Megan Mahoney, a professor of neuroscience at Illinois, comments on a recent study suggesting that low estrogen levels may exacerbate the consequences of prolonged nighttime light exposure by disrupting the circadian rhythm. She points out that the ovaries produce a variety of hormones including progesterone and others, which this study did not consider.
https://www.pnas.org/post/journal-club/low-estrogen-may-worsen-circadian-effects-light-pollution
Estrogen and Circadian Rhythms
