Stress, Exercise, and Quality of Life Across the Menstrual Cycle

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winslow G. Gerrish ◽  
M. Kathleen B. Lustyk ◽  
Nate Reiss ◽  
Karen C. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle

Quality of Life, Exercise, and Stress: Assessing Menstrual Cycle Effects

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winslow G. Gerrish ◽  
Andrea C. Miller ◽  
M. Kathleen B. Lustyk ◽  
Karen C. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle

scholarly journals Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for premenstrual syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanam Borji-Navan ◽  
Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi ◽  
Khalil Esmaeilpour ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Ali Ahmadian-Khooinarood
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Menstrual Cycles

Abstract Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common problem of women of reproductive age, affecting various aspects of their lives. However, limited studies have investigated the effect of internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) on PMS. Therefore, we aimed to assess whether ICBT can reduce symptom severity of women with PMS and improve their quality of life during the perimenstrual and late follicular phases of menstrual cycle. Methods The study included 92 university students aged 18–35 years who had moderate to severe PMS. The participants were allocated into two groups of 46 using block randomization. The intervention group underwent ICBT for two menstrual cycles, while the control group received no intervention. Before and after the intervention, all participants filled the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) for two menstrual cycles and the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire—Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) on days 1–2 and 11–13 of the menstrual cycle. Data were analyzed using univariate general linear models. Results Four students in the intervention group were lost to follow-up. Following the intervention, the mean score of total PMS symptoms was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group (10.4 vs. 20.2, adjusted difference: − 9.9 [95% CI − 13.3 to − 6.6]), and the score of perimenstrual quality of life was significantly higher (64.2 vs. 50.3, 14.1 [8.5 to 19.8]). However, there was no significant intergroup difference in the late follicular quality of life (68.3 vs. 67.3, 1.9 [− 4.4 to 8.1]). Conclusions The ICBT could reduce the symptom severity of women suffering from PMS while improving their perimenstrual quality of life. However, it had no significant effect on the late follicular quality of life. Therefore, this intervention can be used for women with PMS. Trial registration The Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials, Identifier: IRCT20100414003706N34, Registered prospectively on 19 June 2019, https://www.irct.ir/trial/38394.

scholarly journals Long-Term Evaluation of Safety and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Treated with Oral Tranexamic Acid

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 699-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Muse ◽  
Andrea S Lukes ◽  
Janet Gersten ◽  
Arthur Waldbaum ◽  
R Garn Mabey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Tranexamic Acid ◽  
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Aims: A multicenter, long-term, open-label study was conducted to assess the safety and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of an oral tranexamic acid (TA) formulation in women with cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). Materials & methods: Following a screening menstrual cycle, women with a history of cyclic HMB initiated 27 cycles of treatment with TA 1.3 g administered three-times daily for up to 5 days per menstrual cycle (maximum of 15 doses). Safety was assessed by treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) monitoring, physical examinations, laboratory results, ophthalmologic examinations and electrocardiography. HRQoL was evaluated using both generic and HMB-specific instruments. Results: Most of the TEAEs were mild to moderate in severity and were largely considered unrelated to study treatment. The most commonly reported TEAEs among women in the intent-to-treat population (n = 723) were headache, menstrual discomfort and back pain. Improvements in generic and disease-specific HRQoL measures were evident during the first treatment cycle and were maintained throughout the 15 cycles of measurement for most domains. Conclusion: Long-term TA treatment was well tolerated and improved measures of HRQoL in women with cyclic HMB.

scholarly journals Sexual Function and Sexual Quality of Life in Premenopausal Women with Controlled Type 1 and 2 Diabetes—Preliminary Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2536
Author(s):  
Ewelina Bąk ◽  
Agnieszka Młynarska ◽  
Danuta Sternal ◽  
Monika Kadłubowska ◽  
Ewa Marcisz-Dyla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Luteal Phase ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life

Sexual dysfunction is more common in women with diabetes than in women without diabetes. The aim of the study was to determine sexual function and the level of the quality of sex life in premenopausal women with controlled, uncomplicated type 1 and type 2 diabetes taking into account the stages of the menstrual cycle and mood level. The study included 163 women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and 115 controls without diabetes. Questionnaire studies were conducted using the following surveys: Demographic and Clinical Data Survey, Female Sexual Function Index, Sexual Quality of Life—Female, and Beck Depression Inventory. Both phases of the menstrual cycle—follicular and luteal—were included. It was shown that, in women with type 1 diabetes, sexual function decreased during the luteal phase in comparison with the follicular phase (p < 0.001). In the women with type 2 diabetes and in the controls, sexual function was comparable during both phases of the cycle (p > 0.05). In the women with uncomplicated controlled type 1 diabetes, sexual function and the sexual and relationship satisfaction changed depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle with a decrease during the luteal phase. Sexual function and the quality of the sex life of premenopausal women with controlled type 2 diabetes were comparable during both the follicular and the luteal phases. Sexual function in menstruating women with controlled type 2 diabetes decreased with age and a worsening mood.

scholarly journals Improvement in Quality of Life After Myomectomy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehab Helmy Abdel Malek Fahmy ◽  
Constance Liew Sat Lin ◽  
Alvin Oliver Payus ◽  
Rhanye Mac Guad ◽  
May Zaw Soe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Menstrual Disorder

Dysmenorrhea is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain and menstrual disorder among women during childbearing age. The burden of dysmenorrhea is greater than any other gynaecological complaint. Some women have severe dysmenorrhea which renders them incapacitated for days each menstrual cycle requiring absence from study or duty, frequently requiring pain killer, restriction of daily performance, poor sleep, negative moods such as anxiety and depression. A 31-year-old female presented with severe dysmenorrhea and heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) as a cause of multiple uterine fibroids, underwent surgeries to remove 100 fibroids from her uterus which has improved her quality of life, eliminating her dysmenorrhea and menstrual abnormalities.

scholarly journals Menopause Induced Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, Lack of Sleep in Women: An Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 319-323
Author(s):  
Arivazhagan Ragasudha ◽  
Skaria Minnu ◽  
R Sambath Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Serotonin Reuptake ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Selective Serotonin ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Lack Of Sleep ◽  
Post Menopause

Background: Menopause occurs between the ages of 40 and 50, and marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycle. A period of time during which a woman does not have a monthly cycle for more than 12 months is known as post-menopause. Women may suffer challenges in their daily lives during this period, such as depression, anxiety, and sleep loss, all of which can have a negative impact on their quality of life. A decrease in hormone production, such as estrogen and progesterone, can cause menopause. To treat psychological difficulties in menopausal women, drugs such as vortioxetine and paroxetine, as well as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and anti-depressants, were advised. Objective: To evaluate the effects in women how menopause inducing depression, anxiety, quality of life and lack of sleep. Methodology: The recent studies related to the aim of the review were undertaken through a literature search to evaluate the effects in women how menopause inducing depression, anxiety, quality of life and lack of sleep. Conclusion: Menopause, post-menopause, and peri-menopause are age-related causes in women who are going through the menstrual cycle. There is no need for medication during this time, but in severe cases, medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and antidepressants should be administered and also for vaginal dryness and irritation Ospemifene is suggested. Many more clinical researches on the benefits of menopausal compilations will be needed in the future. Keywords: Menopause, post- menopause, depression, estrogen, progesterone

scholarly journals The Neuroanatomy of Reproduction: Seeing Is Believing

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (05/06) ◽  
pp. 251-256
Author(s):  
Alexander L. Vlasak ◽  
Amelia Schaub ◽  
Margaret E. Robin Barry ◽  
Alice S. Rhoton-Vlasak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Pituitary Hormones ◽  
Central Controller ◽  
Pituitary Diseases ◽  
Clinical Correlations ◽  
The Brain

AbstractThe brain is the central controller of reproduction and the menstrual cycle. Reproductive endocrinologists spend their days treating patients with perturbations in reproduction as a result of pituitary diseases and manipulate pituitary hormones to enhance fertility and quality of life. Microscopic neuroanatomical images will allow a better understanding of how a tumor in the pituitary might affect vision, or a mass in the brain might cause amenorrhea. Clinical correlations that are taught every day become much clearer once the anatomical relationships are explored. The objective of this pictorial tour is to elucidate anatomical and clinical relationships while showcasing the neuroanatomy of reproduction.

scholarly journals A study to compare the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises for phase I and phase II of menstrual cycle in primary dysmenorrhea subjects

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-317
Author(s):  
S Zainab ◽  
P. Nithyashree ◽  
R Jumanah ◽  
M Kamalakannan ◽  
Suganthirababu Prathap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Introduction and Aim:The common gynaecological problem among females found to be Dysmenorrhea, which is a cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring at menstruation in the absence of any identifiable pelvic disease with a prevalence rate of 60%-90%. The consequences of primary dysmenorrhea affect quality of life (QOL) and limitations in daily activities as well as absenteeism. There is no open literature on which phase of the menstrual cycle is better to exercise in and is more effective. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises for Phase I and Phase II of menstrual cycle in primary dysmenorrhea subjects and find out which phase is best to exercise in.   Materials and Methods: A total of 150 subjects were selected using convenient sampling technique based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly allotted into 2 groups (group A and group B)containing 75 subjects each. Group A (Phase I follicular phase)and group B (Phase II luteal phase) performed core strengthening exercise protocol for a duration of 3 menstrual cycles (12 weeks). Working ability, location, intensity, days of pain, dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD) score as well as EQ 5-D 5-L (Euroql5 dimension 5 level quality of life questionnaire) values were obtained before and after the intervention.   Results: An unpaired t-test of the post-test mean values of phase I and II groups show that there is a significant difference between the two groups(p-value<0.0001)   Conclusion: From the results,it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in effectiveness of core strengthening exercises between phase I and phase II and thus exercising in Phase I is most effective.  

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for dysmenorrhoea among nursing student and its impact on their quality of life

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shashikala Karanth ◽  
S. R. Liya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
School Absenteeism ◽  
Low Bmi ◽  
The Mean

Background: Dysmenorrhea is an important health problem of adolescent girls, that affects their quality of life and it is one of the leading causes of repeated school absenteeism. The purposes of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for dysmenorrhea among nursing students and its impact on their quality of life.Methods: A prospective study was carried out in St Johns Nursing College, Bengaluru.200 nursing students aged between 18-20 years were included. Standardized questionnaires were used to obtain relevant data. Data was analysed using Chi-sq. test, correlation and regression analysis by SPSS version 23.Results: The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 62.5%. The mean age, age at menarche and, the mean PABC of the students were 18.7±0.48, 13.3±1.20 and 74.96±16.14   respectively, which is not significant. The average length of menstrual cycle was between 28-30 days, duration of bleeding as 3-5 days. Duration of sleep, regular menstrual cycle and low BMI exhibited positive correlation (p<0.05) while Family history and exercising habits did not exhibit significant effect. Dysmenorrhea was significantly associated with repeated school absenteeism (16%).Conclusions: Dysmenorrhoea is found to be highly prevalent among nursing students and is one of the leading causes of absenteeism. Regular cycle, duration of sleep and low BMI were significant risk factors for dysmenorrhea. Findings of present study suggest the need for educating adolescent girls on appropriate and effective management of dysmenorrhea. 

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