Changes in Women's Skin During the Menstrual Cycle
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Nguyen Mai-Linh, Nguyen Sherilyn, Sood Nikita, Marivada Snigdha, Magaldino Alexandra, Mayrovitz Harvey N
Primary Institution: Medical School, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA
Hypothesis
What are the physiological changes in women's skin during the menstrual cycle?
Conclusion
The review highlights how skin physiology varies within the menstrual cycle, with significant changes in skin elasticity, temperature, blood flow, and sweating rates during different phases.
Supporting Evidence
- Skin elasticity increases during ovulation compared to the follicular phase.
- A higher basal skin temperature is reported during the luteal phase than the follicular phase.
- A statistically significant increase in skin blood flow is seen during the mid-luteal phase compared to the follicular phase.
- Increased sweating rates are observed in the luteal phase compared to the follicular phase.
Takeaway
Women’s skin changes during their monthly cycle, like getting stretchier during ovulation and warmer during the luteal phase.
Methodology
A scoping review was conducted using Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases to analyze peer-reviewed articles on skin physiological changes during the menstrual cycle.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias as articles were restricted to English language publications.
Limitations
The review does not include articles published after October 2023 and may have selection bias due to language and database restrictions.
Participant Demographics
Healthy women with regular menstrual cycles.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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