scholarly journals Menstrual Cycle Fluctuations of Progesterone and the Effect on Sleep Regulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine E. Cherpak ◽  
Sherryl J. Van Lare
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid ◽  
Sleep Regulation ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Hormonal Fluctuations ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Restorative Sleep ◽  
The Relationship

Women of reproductive age experience higher rates of sleep disturbance than their male counterparts, leading to lack of restorative sleep and increasing risk for chronic disease. The objective of this review is to overlay the menstrual cycle with sleep regulation to develop an evidence-based theoretical model that directs clinical interventions for improved sleep in affected women. Utilizing the basic mechanisms for sleep and the menstrual cycle, in addition to evidence for sleep and hormonal dysregulation, hormonal fluctuations are mapped to variations in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), melatonin, and cortisol levels. Effective interventions that may be included in individualized treatment plans – varying based on the scope of practice for each practitioner – are presented, along with the impetus for future research to explore the relationship between the menstrual cycle and sleep regulation.

scholarly journals Examining the Pathways Linking Chronic Sleep Restriction to Obesity

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Magee ◽  
Xu-Feng Huang ◽  
Donald C. Iverson ◽  
Peter Caputi
Keyword(s):  
Glucose Regulation ◽  
Sleep Restriction ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Metabolic Function ◽  
Schematic Representation ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Sociodemographic Determinants ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Chronic Sleep

A growing number of studies have identified chronic sleep restriction as a potential risk factor for obesity. This could have important implications for how obesity is prevented and managed, but current understanding of the processes linking chronic sleep restriction to obesity is incomplete. In this paper, we examined some of the pathways that could underlie the relationship between chronic sleep restriction and obesity. This involved exploring some of the potential environmental, health, behavioral, and sociodemographic determinants of chronic sleep restriction, which require further investigation in this context. Three pathways that could potentially link chronic sleep restriction to obesity were then examined: (1) altered neuroendocrine and metabolic function, (2) impaired glucose regulation, and (3) waking behavior. The selected pathways linking chronic sleep restriction to obesity reviewed in this paper are presented in a schematic representation; this may be used to guide future research in this area. This area of research is important because it may lead to more effective interventions and strategies to combat the present obesity epidemic.

scholarly journals ОСОБЛИВОСТІ МЕНСТРУАЛЬНОГО ЦИКЛУ ЖІНОК ФЕРТИЛЬНОГО ВІКУ, ЩО ЗАЗНАЛИ КОНТУЗІЇ ПІД ЧАС БОЙОВИХ ДІЙ

World Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serbenuyk A. V. ◽  
Kaminskiy V. V.
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Women Veterans ◽  
The State ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Function ◽  
Group I ◽  
Menstrual Irregularities ◽  
The Relationship

The article presents an analysis of literature data and the results of our own retrospective studies of the characteristics of the menstrual cycle in female combatants who have undergone concussion. Clinical and anamnestic factors have been identified that negatively affect the menstrual function of women of reproductive age, who received contusions during hostilities. The relationship between the state of mental health of women and menstrual irregularities has been established. Aim: to identify and evaluate changes in the menstrual function of women - veterans of reproductive age. Also, to establish the relationship between menstrual irregularities in women - veterans of reproductive age who have undergone contusion, and the state of their somatic and mental health.Materials and method: The research was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology of the National University of Health of Ukraine named after P.L. Shupika. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive clinical and laboratory examination was performed in 567 women of reproductive age (main group and comparison group) who participated in hostilities and suffered contusions, the average age of the subjects was 27.08 ± 4.23 years.The period of stay in the combat zone is 29.34 ± 9.21 months, the time from the moment of receiving a mild traumatic brain injury (contusion) is 18.8 ± 9.2 months. Group I - 399 fertile women who suffered contusions during the fighting with PKS. Group II - 168 women of childbearing age who suffered contusions during hostilities without PKS (mean age 32.21 ± 7.32 years).Results: The results of the studies revealed statistically significant deviations in the characteristics of the menstrual cycle of women who participated in hostilities who were injured with PKS, compared with women without PKS. It has been proven that women-viskovosluzhvits more often develop menstrual irregularities, namely a decrease or increase in the number, lengthening or shortening of the menstrual cycle by 7 days. Taking into account the revealed menstrual irregularities in the women under study, it can be argued that the detected changes are due to the influence of both craniocerebral trauma and stress factors associated with military service. This justifies the need to develop a program for monitoring and supporting the reproductive health of women-viyskovoservices, as well as medical and psychological rehabilitation of veterans, aimed at their full adaptation to a peaceful life.

scholarly journals The menstrual cycle affects recognition of emotional expressions: an event-related potential study

F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madoka Yamazaki ◽  
Kyoko Tamura
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Luteal Phase ◽  
Follicular Phase ◽  
Event Related Potential ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cycle Phase ◽  
Late Luteal Phase ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Several studies have investigated the relationship between behavioral changes and the menstrual cycle in female subjects at a reproductive age. The present study investigated the relationship between the menstrual cycle and emotional face recognition by measuring the N170 component of ERPs. Methods: We measured N170 of twelve women in both follicular phase and late luteal phase who were presented with human facial expressions as stimuli (happy and angry). Results: In the follicular phase, participants showed a significantly larger response to happy male facial expressions. In the late luteal phase, participants had longer reaction times to all emotional stimuli, and a significantly reduced response to happy faces, especially happy male facial expressions (P<0.001). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the menstrual cycle modulates early visual cognitive processing, and highlight the importance of considering the menstrual cycle phase in studies that investigate emotion and cognition.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATHOLOGICAL MENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXTRAGENITAL FORMS OF LOCAL INFLAMMATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Larysa M. Malanchuk ◽  
Mariia O. Riabokon ◽  
Artem S. Malanchuk ◽  
Svitlana S. Riabokon ◽  
Serhiy L. Malanchuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Disorders ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Function ◽  
Menstrual Symptoms ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
The Relationship

The aim: To evaluate the parameters of menstrual function in 1015 women of reproductive age and to establish the relationship between the detected menstrual disorders and the development of migraine and/or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Materials and methods: During 2018–2020, a survey of women of reproductive age in the Ternopil region (Ukraine) was conducted. To interview the study respondents, we developed a questionnaire that assessed the parameters of menstrual function (age of menarche; regularity and cyclicity of menstrual changes; duration of the menstrual cycle and menstruation itself; the amount of blood loss with the pictogram, the presence of clots and their size) identify characteristic changes in health, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and migraine associated with the menstrual cycle. Data analysis was performed by statistical and mathematical method. Results and conclusions: In 72.2 % of respondents, the study revealed deviations from the normal course of the menstrual cycle. In particular, an increase in blood loss during menstruation and the appearance of clots larger than 1 cm were observed in 40.8 % of women. Among patients with menstrual dysfunction, 51.8 % of patients had symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and 44.1 % had signs of migraine. Thus, the relationship between cyclic menstrual disorders and the formation of IBS and migraine, which significantly affects the deterioration of health, performance of women of childbearing age.

scholarly journals TO FIND OUT THE VARIATION OF SYMPATHETIC & PARASYMPATHETIC TESTS BETWEEN MALE & MENSTRUAL PHASE OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE IN FEMALE.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Hitesh Kumar Solanki ◽  
Dr. Omnath P Yadav ◽  
Dr. Anita J Gojiya
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Menstrual Phase ◽  
Regulatory Systems ◽  
Normal Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Hormonal Fluctuations ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Parasympathetic Function ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sympathetic Discharge ◽  
Healthy Females

The hormonal fluctuations that occur during normal menstrual cycle has profound influence on autonomic functions. This influence on autonomic nervous system may affect cardiovagal control. The aim of the study is to find out the variation of Parasympathetic function tests during different phases of menstrual cycle in young healthy females. The mean E:I ratio in Menstrual Phase of menstrual cycle in females is 1.34 ± 0.06. The mean E:I ratio in males is 1.41 ± 0.12. The mean Postural SBP in Menstrual Phase of menstrual cycle in females is 97.76 ± 5.13 mmHg. The mean Postural SBP in males is 103.24 ± 6.88 mmHg. The study concludes that there was statistically significant heart rate variability during three phases of the menstrual cycle, as observed by the increased sympathetic discharge in the luteal phase compared to the increased parasympathetic discharge in the follicular phase. The results of our study have emphasized the complexity of the relationship between ovarian steroids and various hemodynamic regulatory systems. Keywords: Sympathetic, Parasympathetic & Menstrual.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI): a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Taherifar ◽  
Nasim Mousavi ◽  
Soudeh AghaMohammadi ◽  
Zahra Zeinodini ◽  
Hanieh Goli Rostami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is recognized a serious mental disorder. Its prevalence has increased in recent years. Emotion regulation has been noted to have important role in mental health problems. There is evidence in the literature about the relationship between NSSI and emotion regulation. The studies, however, have reported mixed findings, and no comprehensive study has been conducted yet to address this topic. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the relationship between NSSI and emotion regulation.Methods: All studies published after 1990 that have assessed the relationship between NSSI and emotion regulation will be eligible. This entails observational-analytic (descriptive or cross-sectional) studies, case-control studies, cohort studies. There will be no language restriction. Additionally, no limitation will be imposed regarding age, gender, and nationality of the subjects studiedDiscussion: Given the inconsistencies present in the findings of primary studies in terms of relationship between NSSI and emotion regulation strategies conducting such a study seems necessary. The results of this study could be used to improve our knowledge about NSSI, help revise health policies in the future, research and education to reduce NSSI burden, and to develop more effective interventions to manage NSSI.Systematic review registration: CRD42021226454

scholarly journals Dysbiosis of the Human Oral Microbiome During the Menstrual Cycle and Vulnerability to the External Exposures of Smoking and Dietary Sugar

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagihan Bostanci ◽  
Maria Christine Krog ◽  
Luisa W. Hugerth ◽  
Zahra Bashir ◽  
Emma Fransson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Cycle Phase ◽  
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid ◽  
Sugar Consumption ◽  
Contraceptive Usage ◽  
Whole Saliva ◽  
Dietary Sugar

Physiological hormonal fluctuations exert endogenous pressures on the structure and function of the human microbiome. As such, the menstrual cycle may selectively disrupt the homeostasis of the resident oral microbiome, thus compromising oral health. Hence, the aim of the present study was to structurally and functionally profile the salivary microbiome of 103 women in reproductive age with regular menstrual cycle, while evaluating the modifying influences of hormonal contraceptives, sex hormones, diet, and smoking. Whole saliva was sampled during the menstrual, follicular, and luteal phases (n = 309) of the cycle, and the participants reported questionnaire-based data concerning their life habits and oral or systemic health. No significant differences in alpha-diversity or phase-specific clustering of the overall microbiome were observed. Nevertheless, the salivary abundances of genera Campylobacter, Haemophilus, Prevotella, and Oribacterium varied throughout the cycle, and a higher species-richness was observed during the luteal phase. While the overall community structure maintained relatively intact, its functional properties were drastically affected. In particular, 11 functional modules were differentially abundant throughout the menstrual cycle, including pentose phosphate metabolism, and biosynthesis of cobalamin and neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid. The menstrual cycle phase, but not oral contraceptive usage, was accountable for greater variations in the metabolic pathways of the salivary microbiome. Further co-risk factor analysis demonstrated that Prevotella and Veillonella were increased in current smokers, whereas high dietary sugar consumption modified the richness and diversity of the microbiome during the cycle. This is the first large study to systematically address dysbiotic variations of the oral microbiome during the course of menstrual cycle, and document the additive effect of smoking and sugar consumption as environmental risk factors. It reveals the structural resilience and functional adaptability of the oral microbiome to the endogenous hormonal pressures of the menstrual cycle, while revealing its vulnerability to the exogenous exposures of diet and smoking.

scholarly journals The Relationship between the Lunar Phase, Menstrual Cycle Onset and Subjective Sleep Quality among Women of Reproductive Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3245
Author(s):  
Yoko Komada ◽  
Makoto Sato ◽  
Yuko Ikeda ◽  
Azusa Kami ◽  
Chika Masuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Dark Period ◽  
Lunar Cycle ◽  
Light Period ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Lunar Phase ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Subjective Sleep ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the present study was to investigate the association among lunar cycle, menstrual cycle onset, and subjective sleep quality. Menstrual cycle onset data from the six most recent menstrual cycles were obtained for 529 women (aged 25–39 years) using the smartphone app Luna Luna. We also collected questionnaire survey data on sleep quality from each participant. Overall, there was no association between the onset of menstrual cycle and lunar phase. Interestingly, the proportion of good sleepers with menstrual cycle beginning during the light period was significantly higher than that during the dark period, while the proportion of poor sleepers with menstrual cycle beginning during the dark period was significantly higher than that during the light period. When participants were categorized by the combination of lunar phases (light, dark, neutral periods) in the two most recent menstrual cycle onsets, the “both dark period” group and the “other (light and dark) period” group showed the lowest proportion of good sleepers. Menstrual cycle onset in the dark period was associated with a deterioration in subsequent subjective sleep quality, which was more apparent with consecutive onsets in the dark period or at a rapidly changing lunar phase.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Menstrual Pattern and Menstrual Attitude Dimensions in Reproductive-age Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Larki ◽  
Azadeh Salavati ◽  
Elham Azmoude
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Predictable Event ◽  
Menstrual Patterns ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Women's attitudes towards menstruation play a critical role in shaping their body and psychosocial integrity. Menstruation is affected by some bio-psychosocial factors; therefore, more in-depth understanding is needed to cope better with the consequent difficulties. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between menstrual patterns and menstrual attitude dimensions in reproductive-age women. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 women referred to the urban health centers of Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran, from January 2019 to December 2019.  The Menstrual Attitudes Questionnaire (MAQ) and Verbal Multidimensional Scoring (VMS) systems were used to collect the required data. The features of the menstrual cycle were also recorded. Results: The overall response rate was 96.74%. Women with dysmenorrhea perceived menstruation as a more debilitating, bothersome, and predictable event and less denied any menstrual effect (p=0.001). The results also revealed that the subjective menstrual blood loss was associated with higher levels of perceiving menstruation as a natural (p=0.008), bothersome (p=0.026), and anticipatory event (p=0.021) and reporting less denial of any menstrual effect (p=0.001). Moreover, women rated menstruation as a more bothersome event by increasing the menstrual bleeding length (p=0.014). There was no significant relationship between the other features of the menstrual cycle with menstrual dimensions (p>0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that women's attitudes towards menstruation was associated with menstrual pain, length, and subjective volume of menstrual flow.  These factors could be used to modify women's attitudes towards the natural phenomenon of menstruation. Keywords: Attitude; Menstruation; Dysmenorrhea; Menarche; Menorrhagia.

Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence Predict Suicide Ideation Among Alaskan Undergraduates

Crisis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. DeCou ◽  
Monica C. Skewes
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Causal Mechanism ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

Abstract. Background: Previous research has demonstrated an association between alcohol-related problems and suicidal ideation (SI). Aims: The present study evaluated, simultaneously, alcohol consequences and symptoms of alcohol dependence as predictors of SI after adjusting for depressive symptoms and alcohol consumption. Method: A sample of 298 Alaskan undergraduates completed survey measures, including the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire, the Short Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire, and the Beck Depression Inventory – II. The association between alcohol problems and SI status was evaluated using sequential logistic regression. Results: Symptoms of alcohol dependence (OR = 1.88, p < .05), but not alcohol-related consequences (OR = 1.01, p = .95), emerged as an independent predictor of SI status above and beyond depressive symptoms (OR = 2.39, p < .001) and alcohol consumption (OR = 1.08, p = .39). Conclusion: Alcohol dependence symptoms represented a unique risk for SI relative to alcohol-related consequences and alcohol consumption. Future research should examine the causal mechanism behind the relationship between alcohol dependence and suicidality among university students. Assessing the presence of dependence symptoms may improve the accuracy of identifying students at risk of SI.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document