Influence of moderate physical activity, including physical activity during menstruation, on the course of menstrual cycle among nullipara — an attempt to evaluate

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Szpak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Menstrual Bleeding ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Premenstrual Tension

This study is specifically concerned with the effect of regular physical activity during menstruation on the course of menstrual cycle among nullipara. Based on the author’s questionnaire, the 152 women participating in the study were divided into three groups A, B and C – depending on their level of physical activity. The physical activity at a moderate level does not significantly affect the regularity of menstrual cycles. The cultivation of moderate physical activity during menstruation does not significantly affect the duration of bleeding. Moderate physical activity is irrelevant to the abundance of menstrual bleeding. Moderate physical activity has no significant effect on menstrual pain and its duration. Women who are physically active at a moderate level throughout their menstrual cycle are less likely to experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) than women who are only physically active outside of menstruation and are not physically active, which may indicate that moderate physical activity during menstruation prevents symptoms of premenstrual tension syndrome. Based on the results achieved, it is not possible to clearly determine the relevance of promoting moderate physical activity, with particular emphasis on that during menstruation, among women. The study needs to be continued with particular attention paid to physical activity during the day, the influence of environmental factors and stress on the examined women, and with attention paid to the intensity of pain accompanying bleeding. However, it can be assumed that there is no justification for limiting physical activity during the menstrual bleeding phase.

scholarly journals Moderate Physical Activity Correlates with Elevated Leptin in Physically Active 10–12-Year-Old Boys with Normal BMI

2013 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 358-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Cicchella ◽  
Claudio Stefanelli ◽  
Toivo Jürimäe ◽  
Meeli Saar ◽  
Priit Purge
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Physically Active

Effectiveness of Secondary School Conceptual Physical Education: A 20-Year Longitudinal Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 927-932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela H. Kulinna ◽  
Charles B. Corbin ◽  
Hyeonho Yu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
High School Graduation ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
School Graduation

Background: Previous research findings from Project Active Teen demonstrated the effectiveness of high school conceptual physical education (CPE) in promoting active lifestyles. Method: This study followed Project Active Teen participants 20 years after graduation from high school and 24 years after taking a CPE class. Physical activity behaviors were assessed using the same procedures as previous Project Active Teen studies. Activity patterns were compared with patterns while in high school and shortly after high school graduation. Activity patterns were also compared with a national sample of age-equivalent adults. Results: Twenty years after high school graduation, former CPE students were less likely to be inactive and more likely to be moderately active than when in high school and were less likely to be inactive and more likely to be moderately active than national sample age-equivalent peers. They were typically not more vigorously physically active than comparison groups. Conclusion: Results support the long-term effectiveness of CPE in reducing inactive behavior and promoting moderate physical activity later in life.

Children’s Heart Rates during Physical Education Lessons: A Review

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Stratton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Vigorous Activity ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Maximum Heart Rate ◽  
Physically Active

Physical educators have purported to teach children to be physically active and to promote their fitness. To achieve these goals, children should regularly experience moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education lessons. For the purposes of this review, moderate physical activity is that which elicits a heart rate of 50% of maximum heart rate reserve (MHRR), moderate-to-vigorous activity elicits 60% of MHRR, and vigorous activity elicits 75% of MHRR. Duration criteria were set at 50% of lesson time or 20 min. The majority of lessons described in previous reports failed to achieve these criteria, although problems were noted in method and analyses of data. Lessons with physical activity as a direct goal have been successful in increasing MVPA. A greater focus on physical activity is required in the planning and delivery of physical education lessons if the physical activity and fitness goals of the physical education curriculum are to be met.

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 Urinary 8-Hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) Concentrations and Menstrual Cycle Characteristics in Female University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2616
Author(s):  
Shoko Konishi ◽  
Jun Yoshinaga ◽  
Yukiko Nishihama ◽  
Yu Onoda ◽  
Youichi Chisaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
University Students ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
The Mean

Higher concentrations of oxidative stress biomarkers are found in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, conditions linked to irregular menstrual cycles and menstrual pain. The aim of the present study was to test whether women with higher oxidative stress are more likely to show irregular menstrual cycles and severe menstrual pain compared with women with lower oxidative stress. A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting female university students with a mean (SD) age of 20.5 (1.8) years (n = 188). Participants completed a questionnaire on reproductive characteristics and anthropometry and kept a menstrual cycle diary for 5 consecutive months. Urinary 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), cotinine, and creatinine concentrations were measured once during the study period. The mean (SD) value of the urinary 8-OHdG concentration was 4.7 (2.0) μg/g of creatinine. A total of 1021 menstrual cycles were recorded. The participants were categorized as either having regular (68%) or irregular (18%) cycles or oligomenorrhea (13%) or polymenorrhea (1%). The urinary 8-OHdG concentration did not significantly differ across menstrual cycle regularity or pain categories. Even after adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI), and urinary cotinine concentrations, having irregular cycles or more severe menstrual pain was not associated with urinary 8-OHdG concentration.

scholarly journals Adiposity Measures and Menstrual Cycle: Do We Envisage a Relation?

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rashmi Sinha ◽  
Anup Kumar Kapoor ◽  
Satwanti Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Relationship

The study aims to see the relationship between menstrual cycle and adiposity measures in Indian populations as menstrual cycle length has an important bearing on fertility and health of women. 415 premenopausal women in the ages 22–50 years residing in Delhi, India constituted the data. The adiposity was assessed by BMI as well as by using Bio-electric impedance method. The information regarding their physical activity pattern and menstrual cycle was recorded, and age at menarche was obtained through recall method. None of the underweight category women had menstrual cycle of less than 25 days. A decrease in body mass index and an increase in the age at menarche were found with the increase in the duration of menstrual cycle. The majority of women with 25–35 days duration of menstrual cycle in the present study were distributed in all the categories of BMI. Age was found to have no effect on longer cycle. The majority of women were in moderately physically active group and experienced menstrual cycle duration of 25–35 days. It is of utmost importance to identify the effects of moderate levels of physical activity, body mass index, and age at menarche on the menstrual cycle to enable the normal reproductive health of women.

scholarly journals How to be physically active while social distancing? You need to exercise!

2021 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-162
Author(s):  
Leonardo Gomes de Oliveira Luz ◽  
Marcos de Sá Rego Fortes ◽  
Geraldo de Albuquerque Maranhão Neto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: A coronavirus epidemic began in November 2019 (COVID-19) in the Chinese city of Wuhan. However, the current scenario shows the coexistence of other pandemics, the insufficient physical activity level and obesity, the effect of this combination tends to enhance the complications attributed to coronavirus infection. In this scenario, among other strategies to combat COVID-19, social distancing, and active lifestyle compatible with a healthy immune function are recommended. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of COVID-19 pandemic over the populational habitual physical activity and recommend the inclusion of a physical exercise routine in your daily life. Conclusion: Moderate physical activity is indicated in order to meet the recent recommendations of the World Health Organization and to optimize the immune response. Therefore, the daily physical exercise should be included, especially at home in longer periods of social distancing.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS COPING STRATEGY FOR ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE FEMALE STUDENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-148
Author(s):  
Hamsa Ashraf ◽  
◽  
Syed Alamdar Hussain ◽  
Musa Haseeb ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Undergraduate Female

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of physical activity as a coping strategy to reduce academic stress among undergraduate female students. Methodology: A Randomized control trail (NCT04221022) was conducted in Bilquis Postgraduate College for Women PAF, Nur Khan Base, Rawalpindi. A total of n=37 undergraduate inactive female (>1-month) students, age between 18-24 years, with moderate level of academic stress measured on academic stress scale were included in the study. While students with diagnosed psychological disorders, systematic diseases were excluded. The participants randomly divided into Light Physical Activity (LPA), Moderate Physical Activity (MPA) and Vigorous Physical activity (VPA) groups. The academic stress scale (ASS) was used to observe level of academic stress among participant at baseline and after six weeks of intervention. Results: The mean age of female study participants was 20.24±1.44 years. Pre-Post analysis showed that all group significantly improve (p<0.001) level of academic stress after 6 week intervention. The academic stress was significantly improved in moderate PA group as compare to vigorous PA (15.17±12.39 Ver. 44.62±36.94, p=0.019). Conclusion: All types of physical activities were effective as a coping strategy for reducing academic stress among female undergraduate students. But moderate level of physical activity like brisk walking was significantly associated with reduction in academic stress as compare to vigorous and light physical activities. Keywords: Cognition, mental health, physical activity, stress.

scholarly journals Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kejadian Dismenore Pada Siswi MAN 2 Bantul

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Norra Hendarni Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Family History ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Total ◽  
Age Of Menarche

Nyeri menstruasi (Dismenore) yaitu nyeri pada daerah panggul akibat menstruasi dan produksi zat prostagladin. Dismenore pada remaja putri banyak mengganggu aktivitas di sekolah. Rata-rata lebih dari 50% perempuan disetiap negara didunia mengalami nyeri menstruasi. Menurut hasil studi pendahuluan di MAN 2 Bantul Yogyakarta 9 dari 11 siswi pernah mengalami dismenore pada saat menstruasi. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian nyeri menstruasi (Dismenore) pada siswi MAN 2 Bantul Yogyakarta. Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian survey analitik dengan pendektan cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 312 siswi dengan jumlah sampel 76 siswi menggunakan rumus solvin. Analisis data penelitian menggunakan uji chi-square dan Kendall-tau. Hasil analisis data diperoleh hasil ada pengaruh usia menarche terhadap dismenore (p=0.007<0.05), tidak ada pengaruh siklus menstruasi terhadap dismenore (p=0.165>0.05), ada pengaruh riwayat keluarga terhadap dismenore (p=0.015<0.05) dan ada pengaruh aktivitas fisik/olahraga terhadap dismenore (p=0.022<0.05). Ada pengaruh faktor usia menarche, riwayat keluarga dan aktivitas fisik/olahraga terhadap kejadian nyeri menstruasi pada siswi MAN 2 Bantul. Dan tidak ada pengaruh siklus menstruasi terhadap kejadian nyeri menstruasi pada siswi MAN 2 Bantul. Menstrual pain (Dysmenorrhea) is pain in the pelvic area caused by menstruation and the production of prostagladin. Dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls a lot of disturbing activities in school. An average of more than 50% of women in every country in the world experiencing menstrual pain. about According to the results of preliminary studies in MAN 2 Bantul Yogyakarta, 9 of the 11 students never experienced dysmenorrhea during menstruation. This study is to determine the factors that influence the incidence of menstrual pain (Dysmenorrhea) in students of MAN 2 Bantul Yogyakarta. Used in this research is analytic survey with pendektan cross-sectional. The study population total 312 students with a total sample of 76 students use the formula solvin. Research data analysis using chi-square test and Kendall tau. Result of Data analysis obtained results there is the influence of the age of menarche against dysmenorrhea (p=0.007<0.05), no effect of menstrual cycle against dysmenorrhea (p=0.165>0.05), there is the influence of family history of dysmenorrhea (p=0.015<0.05), and there is the influence of physical activity/exercise against dysmenorrhea (p=0.022<0.05). No influence of age of menarche, family history and physical activity/exercise on the incidence of menstrual pain in students of MAN 2 Bantul. And there is no influence of the menstrual cycle on the incidence of menstrual pain in students of MAN 2 Bantul.

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