Physiological Responses to the Menstrual Cycle

2002 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 601-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan A. Marsh ◽  
David G. Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Physiological Responses

Rape avoidance over the menstrual cycle: An examination of the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Ryder ◽  
John Maltby ◽  
Heather D Flowe
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptive ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Fertility Status ◽  
Rape Avoidance ◽  
Physical Danger ◽  
Fertile Women

Fertile women may have inherent rape-avoidance mechanisms according to past research, with women differentially responding to a scenario implying rape compared to a control scenario when fertile (Petralia & Gallup, 2002). However, it is unclear whether these results mean that fertile women are responding to rape cues specifically, or physical danger cues more generally. Furthermore, the psychological and physiological mechanisms that motivate risk aversion are unknown. In this study, naturally cycling (NC) and hormonal contraceptive (HC) using females (N = 32) participated at two specific points of their menstrual cycle; during a phase of low and peak fertility in NC participants. Psychological and physiological responses to Petralia and Gallup’s (2002) original two scenarios, as well as three new scenarios, varying in risk of rape versus physical danger, were measured. HC participants’ responses did not fluctuate across testing sessions. For NC participants, there was an interaction between fertility status and scenario-type: handgrip was stronger for women when fertile following all scenarios involving males, even if there was no risk of rape or physical danger depicted. The results, therefore, indicate women are more responsive to scenarios involving men during peak fertility.

The effect of menstrual cycle and exercise intensity on psychological and physiological responses in healthy eumenorrheic women

2020 ◽  
pp. 113290
Author(s):  
Raul Cosme Ramos Prado ◽  
Rodrigo Silveira ◽  
Marcus Kilpatrick ◽  
Flávio Oliveira Pires ◽  
Ricardo Yukio Asano
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Exercise Intensity ◽  
Physiological Responses

349 THE EFFECTS OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE PHASE ON PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO COLD STRESS AT REST AND DURING SUBMAXIMAL EXERCISE

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S62
Author(s):  
P. J. McBride ◽  
J. L. Lettunich ◽  
D. M. Rogers ◽  
H. C. Byrne ◽  
C. M. Mier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Cold Stress ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Submaximal Exercise ◽  
Cycle Phase ◽  
Menstrual Cycle Phase

Physiological Responses to Cold in Relation to the Phase of the Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives

1997 ◽  
Vol 813 (1 Thermoregulat) ◽  
pp. 697-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
RYSZARD GRUCZA ◽  
HEIKKI PEKKARINEN ◽  
KIRSI TIMONEN ◽  
EEVA-KAISA TITOV ◽  
OSMO HÄNNINEN
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Oral Contraceptives ◽  
Physiological Responses

The Effect of Eumenorrheic Menstrual Cycle Phase on Physiological Responses to a Repeated Lifting Task

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M. Birch ◽  
Thomas Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Cycle Phase ◽  
Menstrual Cycle Phase ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lifting Task

Cyclic variations in physiological and endocrinolgical baselines are known to be consistent with the eumenorrheic (healthy) menstrual cycle. The aim of this study was to examine the interaction of these variations with the physiological responses to repeated lifting. Sixteen females visited the laboratory in each of five phases of their menstrual cycle. During each visit, subjects performed a repetitive lifting task, lifting a weighted box, from knee to shoulder height, at six repetitions per minute for 10 min. Oxygen consumption, minute ventilation, heart rate (HR), and perceived exertion were monitored throughout the task. The variation in physiological and subjective responses to lifting with menstrual cycle phase did not reach statistical significance (p > .05). However, the HR response to lifting was elevated by approximately 10 beats min−1 in the postovulatory phases of the cycle (effect size > 0.61). Although the impact of the menstrual cycle upon lifting performance is minimal, alterations in HR must be taken into account in determining new international standards for manual handling. Key words: lifting, maximal oxygen consumption, subjective response, effect size

The Effects of Estradiol on Chronically Damaged Human Fallopian Tubes: A SEM Study

1985 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 648-649
Author(s):  
A. Toledo ◽  
G. Stoelk ◽  
M. Yussman ◽  
R.P. Apkarian
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Epithelial Cell ◽  
Secretory Cell ◽  
Estrogen Therapy ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Cell Surfaces ◽  
Proliferative Phase ◽  
Cyclic Patterns ◽  
Sem Study ◽  
The U.S

Today it is estimated that one of every three women in the U.S. will have problems achieving pregnancy. 20-30% of these women will have some form of oviductal problems as the etiology of their infertility. Chronically damaged oviducts present problems with loss of both ciliary and microvillar epithelial cell surfaces. Estradiol is known to influence cyclic patterns in secretory cell microvilli and tubal ciliogenesis, The purpose of this study was to assess whether estrogen therapy could stimulate ciliogenesis in chronically damaged human fallopian tubes.Tissues from large hydrosalpinges were obtained from six women undergoing tuboplastic repair while in the early proliferative phase of fheir menstrual cycle. In each case the damaged tissue was rinsed in heparinized Ringers-lactate and quartered.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

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