scholarly journals SELF CARE TO FEEL BEST DURING MENSTRUATION (RAJASWALA PARICHARYA): THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION THAT ENHANCE FERTILITY

AYUSHDHARA ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 3242-3244
Author(s):  
Mangesh laxman Patil ◽  
Namrata Mangesh Patil ◽  
Prathmesh Dhamal ◽  
Ashwini Bhaskar Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Irregular Menses ◽  
Preconceptional Care ◽  
The Impact

Out of various Paricharya mentioned in Ayurveda, Rajaswala Paricharya holds an important one. The Charya or code of conduct mentioned for a Rajaswala stree is termed as Rajaswala Parichara. Due to changing lifestyle, physical and mental stress, Mithya Aahar, Woman in reproductive age groups suffer from various conditions related to menstrual cycle like dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, irregular menses, PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis which increase incidence of infertility also Rajaswala charya is the most neglected part in the society. Acharyas mentioned Aaharas and Charyas which are indicated and contracted for maintaining the health. By the concept of Shuddha Shukra & Shuddha Aartava in the formation of Garbha its very clear that concept of Supraja Jananam i.e., healthy progency begins at the very level of preconceptional care or even before to that in the form of Rajaswala Paricharya. If it followed during menstruation it will get relief from conditions of menstrual abnormalities, infertility and to gain better healthy life of woman.

scholarly journals The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Menstrual Abnormalities—a Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 4505-4509
Author(s):  
Anna Różańska-Walędziak ◽  
Paweł Bartnik ◽  
Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik ◽  
Krzysztof Czajkowski ◽  
Maciej Walędziak
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Obesity is associated with hyperestrogenism along with other hormonal abnormalities affecting the menstrual cycle. The most effective and decisive method of obesity treatment is bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of bariatric surgery on menstrual cycle, the incidence of menstrual abnormalities, hyperandrogenism manifestation, and contraception use. Materials and Methods It was a cross-sectional study of 515 pre-menopausal women who had undergone bariatric surgery between 1999 and 2017 in a bariatric center. Data was collected via anonymous questionnaire, and the questions covered a 1-year period before the surgery and the last year before questionnaire completion. Results Before the surgery, 38.6% of the patients reported irregular menstruations in comparison with 25.0% after bariatric surgery (RR = 0.65; 95%CI 0.53–0.79). The mean number of menstruations per year did not differ before and after surgery (10.2 ± 3.9 vs 10.4 ± 3.3; p < .45). There were no statistically significant differences in terms of prolonged menstruations, acne, and hirsutism prevalence. A total of 14.4% of patients before surgery reported estrogen-based contraception use in comparison with 15.0% after the surgery (p < .95). There were no significant differences in the frequency of OC use (11.0% before surgery vs 13.6% 12 months after the surgery vs 11.5% at the moment of survey administration; p < 0.46). Conclusion Bariatric surgery improves the regularity of the menstrual cycle in obese women in reproductive age. The lack of any changes in the combined hormonal contraception (CHC) use, especially OC, before and after bariatric surgery may be a result of a possibly low level of contraception counseling.

A Serological Study of the Immune Status to Rubella in a Community in Singapore

1987 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
T W Wong ◽  
YC Chan ◽  
HC Tan
Keyword(s):  
Immune Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Immunisation Programme ◽  
Latex Agglutination ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Congenital Rubella ◽  
Agglutination Method ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Reproductive Age Group ◽  
Rubella Antibody

In 1986, a seroepidemiological study on rubella antibody was conducted in a public housing community in Singapore using the direct latex agglutination method. The overall seropositive rate was 78.1% (95% confidence limit: 73.5% to 82.7%). There was no significant association between age and immune status for both sexes. However, the seropositive rates for females aged 15 to 19 years and 20 to 24 years were significantly higher than for females in other age groups, reflecting the impact of the rubella immunisation programme launched in 1976. There is still a considerable number of susceptible females in the reproductive age group. An extension of the present programme to cover all persons above 12 months of age is recommended, as this would reduce the overall incidence of rubella, and hence congenital rubella, by conferring immunity to young children who presently act as reservoirs of infections.

scholarly journals Current factors affecting the menstrual cycle

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Godari Akhila ◽  
Asra Shaik ◽  
R. Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Disorders ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Menstrual Patterns ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Skipping Breakfast

A regular menstrual cycle is an important indicator of a healthy reproductive system. Menstrual problems affect not only women but also families, social & national economy as well. The menstrual cycle is divided into two 14-day phases. In normal healthy women, menarche occurs between the ages 10 and 16 years, with an average rhythm of 28 days, inclusive of 4–6 days of bleeding, with some common minor variations like Amenorrhoea, Oligomenorrhoea, Polymenorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Hypomenorrhoea, etc., these menstrual disorders frequently affect the quality of life of young adults women, some of the lifestyle factors like obesity, intake of junk food, stress, lack of physical activity, skipping breakfast are associated with irregular menstruation. The purpose of this study is to identify menstrual irregularities and assess the impact of lifestyle factors and on the menstrual patterns in reproductive-age females.

scholarly journals Incidence, clinical features, and outcomes of COVID-19 in Canada: impact of sex and age

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob O’Brien ◽  
Kevin Y. Du ◽  
Chun Peng
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
Lower Incidence Rate ◽  
The Impact

AbstractMale sex and older age have been reported to be associated with worse outcomes from COVID-19. It was postulated that estrogens may play a role in reducing the severity of the disease and may therefore offer a treatment option for COVID-19 patients. However, more female cases and deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded in Canada. To determine the potential role of estrogens, we analyzed COVID-19 data from Canada, focusing on the impact of sex and age. Although the overall incidence rate is higher in females than in males, when several high risk groups, including health care workers and long-term care residences, which are predominantly females, were excluded, we found that females had a lower incidence rate than males between the ages of 20s to 70s. Interestingly, this sex-based difference is more evident in females of the reproductive ages (20–49) than in postmenopausal patients (60s or older). Males have significantly higher hospitalization, ICU admission, and case fatality rates; however, a greater difference was observed in the older age groups. Finally, symptom manifestation varied between sexes. Some of the symptoms, which were more frequently observed in patients who recovered than patients who died, were more commonly observed in females of the reproductive age compared to their male counterparts. Since only females of the reproductive age have much higher circulating estrogens than males, these findings suggest that estrogens may play a role in reducing COVID-19 incidence and in the development of symptoms, especially those related to better survival.

Immune cell changes in response to a swimming training session during a 24-h recovery period

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 476-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
José P. Morgado ◽  
Cristina P. Monteiro ◽  
Júlia Teles ◽  
Joana F. Reis ◽  
Catarina Matias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Immune Surveillance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Cycle Phase ◽  
Cell Changes ◽  
The Impact

Understanding the impact of training sessions on the immune response is crucial for the adequate periodization of training, to prevent both a negative influence on health and a performance impairment of the athlete. This study evaluated acute systemic immune cell changes in response to an actual swimming session, during a 24-h recovery period, controlling for sex, menstrual cycle phases, maturity, and age group. Competitive swimmers (30 females, 15 ± 1.3 years old; and 35 males, 16.5 ± 2.1 years old) performed a high-intensity training session. Blood samples were collected before, immediately after, 2 h after, and 24 h after exercise. Standard procedures for the assessment of leukogram by automated counting (Coulter LH 750, Beckman) and lymphocytes subsets by flow cytometry (FACS Calibur BD, Biosciences) were used. Subjects were grouped according to competitive age groups and pubertal Tanner stages. Menstrual cycle phase was monitored. The training session induced neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and a low eosinophil count, lasting for at least 2 h, independent of sex and maturity. At 24 h postexercise, the acquired immunity of juniors (15–17 years old), expressed by total lymphocytes and total T lymphocytes (CD3+), was not fully recovered. This should be accounted for when planning a weekly training program. The observed lymphopenia suggests a lower immune surveillance at the end of the session that may depress the immunity of athletes, highlighting the need for extra care when athletes are exposed to aggressive environmental agents such as swimming pools.

scholarly journals 1262Burden of disease and injury in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Gourley ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Disease Burden ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Life Years ◽  
Total Burden ◽  
Disease Study ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Burden of disease describes the impact of living with and dying prematurely from different diseases or injuries. The Australian Burden of Disease Study (ABDS) 2018 estimated the health impact of 219 diseases and injuries on the Australian population. Methods Burden of disease measures years of healthy life lost from living with (non-fatal) and dying prematurely from (fatal) disease and injury. Fatal and non-fatal burden combined provides the total burden, measured in disability-adjusted life years (DALY). One DALY equals 1 year of healthy life lost. Disease burden was estimated for the years 2018, 2015, 2011 and 2003 for Australia. Results In 2018, 5.0 million years of healthy life were lost from disease and injury. Living with illness or injury caused more total disease burden than dying prematurely (52% vs 48%). Between 2003 and 2018, total burden decreased by 13%, driven by less premature deaths. Disease groups with the biggest absolute reductions in burden (DALY rate) were cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The five leading causes of burden were coronary heart disease, back pain, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. Males experienced more burden than females for most age groups. Conclusions Overall burden of disease declined between 2003 and 2018, due to a large reduction in burden from dying prematurely. Living with the impact of chronic diseases contributed substantial burden in Australia in 2018. Key messages Living with illness or injury accounts for most of the disease burden in Australia. There have been improvements in fatal burden since 2003.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Ashrafur Rahman ◽  
Richa Tambi ◽  
Tarif Mahmud ◽  
Atiqur Rahman ◽  
Mehedi Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Although social isolation is known to limit the spread of a pandemic, the impact of mental health for such measures is yet unknown. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the impact on mental health among different age groups due to social isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods: We conducted a carefully designed cross sectional survey on mental health that was disseminated widely by way of email, personal contact and social media to subjects aged between 11 and >70 years. For our analysis we stratified data into three distinct groups: children/young adults (11-40), middle age (40-60) and older adult age (> 60) groups. 3214 respondents answered the survey. Bonferroni corrected Chi-square tests were used to find significant relationships between the demographic groups and mental health related variables. Results: We observed a high percentage of insomnia (79%) in old age respondants compared to children/young adults (61%) and middle age (66%) groups, suggesting that ‘age’ is significantly associated (p= 3.8 X 10-06; odds ratio (OR) = 2.34) with ‘insomnia’. Respondents who were retired also reported a higher prevalence (73%) of insomnia (p = 2.79 X 10-8) compare to employed individuals. A higher level of mental stress (84%) was observed in middle aged respondents followed by old adult (71%) respondents (p=0.001). Significantly higher rates (p = 5.08 X 10-27; OR = 2.06) of mental stress were detected in people with preexisting comorbidities compared with the healthy group. The old age participants were less familiar with the concept of social isolation and 54% of old age participants had a negative perception towards social isolation compared to children/young adults (12%) and middle-aged (7%) respondents. Conclusion: Our results indicate an association between age and mental stress concomitant on the COVID-19 social isolation policy in Bangladesh. Social isolation increased insomnia and mental stress, particularly in old age and middle age group. Moreover, these older age groups also tended to have a negative perception of the COVID-19 isolation policy. Therefore, providing mental healthcare services and policy related education in developing countries should target these older age groups to ensure maintenance of their mental wellbeing and adherence to safe practice.

scholarly journals An Insight into Ayurvedic Aspects of Male Reproductive Health with Special Reference to Preconception Care: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Sujatha Atheena ◽  
Krishnarajabhatt Hemavathi Shivapura ◽  
Unnikrishnan Parvathy ◽  
Muraleedharan Anjaly
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Preconception Care ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Contemporary Science ◽  
Male Reproductive Health

Reproductive health is a universal concern, a central determinant of quality of life. Male reproductive health disorders can evolve at any phase of life, but accountability of males in maintenance of reproductive and sexual health is seemingly low. Preconception care for men discloses a reproductive health plan, health assessment, health promotion, clinical and psychosocial interventions to improve the adolescent and men in reproductive age groups. In Ayurveda the necessity of sound reproductive health for successful conception is explained under dinacharya (daily regimen), ritucharya (seasonal regimen), sadvritta (code of conduct for keeping good and balanced condition of body and mind), panchakarma (purificatory therapies), rasayana (rejuvenation therapy) and vajikarana (aphrodisiac therapy). Research studies paved less limelight to address the need for preserving the same right from an early phase of life. It is the privilege to avail the possibilities from both ayurvedic and contemporary science to upgrade reproductive health, which in turn enhances positive eugenics. This review is intended with an attempt to detail the ayurvedic aspects of male reproductive health with special reference to preconception care.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF MENSTRUATION ON TEAR PRODUCTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF MADONNA UNIVERSITY, ELELE CAMPUS, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Roland A Oboh ◽  
Nnaemeka A Onwukwe ◽  
William A Mube ◽  
Nneoma C Uzoechi
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Strip ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Flow ◽  
Tear Production ◽  
The Right ◽  
Rivers State

Purpose: The menstrual cycle has been reported to influence many other physiological processes in women. This study ascertained the effect of menstruation on oculovisual status with emphasis on tear production among young female undergraduates of Madonna University, Elele Campus Rivers State Nigeria.   Methodology: The study involved 103 female undergraduates with fairly regular menstrual cycle selected through convenience sampling technique. Their age ranged from 16-30 years with a mean age of 20.82 ± 3.205 years and a median age of 20 years. A well-structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to elicit oculovisual symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. Schirmer’s test strip was used to measure tear volume at pre-determined intervals of the menstrual flow period. External and internal eye examinations were also carried out using the Pen torch and ophthalmoscope respectively. Data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and results were expressed using tables and correlation of variables expressed using Dunnett’s multiple comparison test. Findings: There was a significant increase (p ˂ 0.05) in tear production during the first two days of the flow and a slight decrease during the last two days. Comparison of the right and left eyes showed no statistically significant (p ˃ 0.05) difference. Variation in tear production associated with menstruation with respect to age showed statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05) differences for all age groups except for the right eye of subjects within age group 26–30 years. While 52.4% (n=54 ) of the ladies have no oculovisual complaint, the  most common oculovisual complaint was headache 42.7% (n = 44) followed by blurry vision 2.91 % (n = 3) and excessive tearing 1.94% (n = 2). Contribution to Knowledge: The study revealed that physiological changes likely resulting from hormonal variation  during the menstrual flow influences tear volume and may cause visual discomfort among women within the reproductive age and recommended the need for tear volume assessment and detailed case history prior to management of complaints associated with dry eye and dispensing of contact lenses for pre and post-menopausal women.

scholarly journals Adiposity Alters Follicle Dynamics in Women of Reproductive Age With Regular Menstrual Cycles

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A728-A728
Author(s):  
Alexis Oldfield ◽  
Brittany Y Jarrett ◽  
Faith Carter ◽  
Heidi Vanden Brink ◽  
Marla Elaine Lujan
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Luteal Phase ◽  
Grid Method ◽  
Pulse Amplitude ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Luteal Function ◽  
Follicle Diameter ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Obesity increases a woman’s likelihood of experiencing adverse reproductive health outcomes, including menstrual cycle irregularity, anovulation, and luteal phase dysfunction. Despite a heightened risk of reproductive dysfunction some women with obesity display ovulatory cyclicity. The degree to which adiposity affects menstrual cycle characteristics in this population is limited to endocrine assessments; evidence supports decreased luteinizing hormone pulse amplitude and reduced luteal phase progesterone. However, these endocrine disruptions have not been linked to alterations in follicular events. The objectives of the present analysis were to evaluate longitudinal changes in follicle size populations and growth kinetics of selectable follicles (6-9mm) and identify endocrine abnormalities associated with obesity in regular cycles. 14 non-obese women (BMI &lt;30 kg/m2) and 15 obese women (BMI≥ 30 kg/m2) with regular cycles were evaluated by serial ovarian transvaginal ultrasonography and venipuncture every-other-day for one complete inter-ovulatory interval (IOI). The number and diameters of all follicles ≥2 mm at each visit were documented offline using the grid method. Growth profiles of individual follicles which grew to &gt;7mm were assessed using the Identity Method. Diagnostic, morphologic, and endocrine features were compared across groups using parametric and non-parametric t-tests (i.e. cross-sectional features) and mixed models (i.e. longitudinal features). Non-obese and obese women with regular cycles showed similar IOI, follicular phase, and luteal phase lengths. The mean number of recruitment events, maximum dominant follicle diameter, and the growth rates of ovulatory follicles over time did not differ between groups, despite confirmation of compromised mean luteal progesterone production (8.23 ng/mL vs. 14.75 ng/mL, p=0.047) and decreased mean luteal FSH levels in women with obesity (2.33 mIU/mL vs. 5.83 mIU/mL, p=0.040). Over the IOI women with obesity showed an increased proportion of 2-5 mm follicles (β=5.3%; p&lt;0.05) and a decreased proportion of 6-9mm follicles (β=-5.0%; p=0.05) versus non-obese women consistent with fewer follicles transitioning from the 2-5 mm pool to the selectable stage. This is the first comparison of follicle dynamics between non-obese and obese women with regular ovulatory cycles. These data suggest that a smaller pool of selectable follicles is present in women with obesity and may result in suboptimal follicle development luteal function. Future studies are needed to understand the impact of altered follicle populations and luteal hormone dynamics on endometrial receptivity and fertility/fecundity.

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