Lower Peripheral Circulation in Young Women with Premenstrual Symptoms
Author Information
Author(s): Matsumoto Tamaki, Ushiroyama Takahisa, Tatsumi Noriyuki
Primary Institution: International Buddhist University
Hypothesis
To what extent and how is the menstrual cyclicity of peripheral circulation associated with premenstrual symptomatology?
Conclusion
The study suggests that peripheral circulation may alter in the luteal phase, which could be associated with premenstrual psychosomatic symptoms in young women.
Supporting Evidence
- VOI decreased more significantly in the late luteal phase than in the follicular phase in women with premenstrual discomfort.
- 11 subjects reported physical and psychological discomfort in the late luteal phase.
- Statistical analysis showed significant differences in menstrual distress questionnaire scores between the two phases.
Takeaway
This study looked at how blood flow changes during a woman's menstrual cycle and found that women with premenstrual symptoms had lower blood flow in the late luteal phase.
Methodology
Twenty-one eumenorrheic young women were studied during the follicular and late luteal phases, measuring peripheral circulation with a non-invasive device and assessing symptoms with a questionnaire.
Limitations
The study did not include women with clinically diagnosed premenstrual disorders, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Eumenorrheic young women, mean age 20.6 years, non-obese, with regular menstrual cycles.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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