How to study the menstrual cycle: Practical tools and recommendations
Despite decades of research on the physiological and psychological effects of the menstrual
cycle, studies have not sufficiently adopted consistent methods for operationalizing the …
cycle, studies have not sufficiently adopted consistent methods for operationalizing the …
HPA axis activity across the menstrual cycle-a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies
Differential HPA axis function has been proposed to underlie sex-differences in mental
disorders; however, the impact of fluctuating sex hormones across the menstrual cycle on …
disorders; however, the impact of fluctuating sex hormones across the menstrual cycle on …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of menstrual cycle and exercise intensity on psychological and physiological responses in healthy eumenorrheic women
Psychological responses such as affect, mood, motivation, anxiety are important
considerations for exercise adherence. A large body of evidence indicates that exercise …
considerations for exercise adherence. A large body of evidence indicates that exercise …
[HTML][HTML] Ultradian rhythms in heart rate variability and distal body temperature anticipate onset of the luteinizing hormone surge
AD Grant, M Newman, LJ Kriegsfeld - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
The menstrual cycle is characterized by predictable patterns of physiological change across
timescales. Although patterns of reproductive hormones across the menstrual cycle …
timescales. Although patterns of reproductive hormones across the menstrual cycle …
[HTML][HTML] Menstrual cycle changes in vagally-mediated heart rate variability are associated with progesterone: evidence from two within-person studies
KM Schmalenberger, TA Eisenlohr-Moul… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - mdpi.com
A recent meta-analysis revealed that cardiac vagal activity (mostly indicated by vagally-
mediated heart rate variability; HRV) decreases significantly from the follicular to luteal …
mediated heart rate variability; HRV) decreases significantly from the follicular to luteal …
Heart rate variability as a function of menopausal status, menstrual cycle phase, and estradiol level
Low estradiol status is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. We sought to
determine the association between heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of cardiovascular …
determine the association between heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of cardiovascular …
Menstrual cycle-related changes in HPA axis reactivity to acute psychosocial and physiological stressors–A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal …
H Klusmann, N Luecking, S Engel, MK Blecker… - Neuroscience & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sex disparities are evident in the biological response to acute stressors, with a suggested
influence of ovarian hormones on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis functioning …
influence of ovarian hormones on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis functioning …
[HTML][HTML] Menstrual cycle associated alteration of vastus lateralis motor unit function
Background Estrogen and progesterone are the primary female sex hormones and have net
excitatory and inhibitory effects, respectively, on neuronal function. Fluctuating …
excitatory and inhibitory effects, respectively, on neuronal function. Fluctuating …
[HTML][HTML] Autonomic dysfunction in adults following mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
LJ Mercier, J Batycky, C Campbell… - …, 2022 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence suggests autonomic nervous system (ANS)
dysfunction may occur following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Measures of heart rate …
dysfunction may occur following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Measures of heart rate …
Sex differences in stress reactivity to the trier social stress test in virtual reality
Q Liu, W Zhang - Psychology research and behavior management, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Objective The aims of the present study were twofold: 1) to examine the effects of a virtual
reality version of Trier Social Stress Test (TSST-VR) using a placebo as the control …
reality version of Trier Social Stress Test (TSST-VR) using a placebo as the control …