A Study of Influence of Menstrual Cycle on Cardiac Autonomic Function

Awareness of Blood Pressure Changes during Menstrual Cycle

“…The cycle is an integral part of a serious portion of a woman's life ovarian hormones major portion of a woman's life [10,13] ovarian hormones alteration along the cycle are related to corresponding significant changes in multiple neurohormonal homeostatic mechanisms regulating the circulatory system. [22] Gonadal hormones influence the circulatory system both directly and indirectly [23]. Ventricular arrhythmias are more common in women and appear to be related to cycle and also exhibit variations in reference to the cycle [23,24].…”

“…variety of research articles have thrown light o the influence of cycle on heart and respiration [13] A study examining vital sign and pulse responses to a mental arithmetic task during a sample of 16 regularly menstruating women during the follicular and secretory phase of their cycle the findings said that hormonal variations characteristic of the luteal and follicular phases don't assert an influence on common and assessment of cardiovascular stress reactivity [15]. Gonadal hormones not only influence the reproductive function but also oestrogen and progesterone a marked effect on the circulatory system some behavioural and neurological symptoms like headache, painful enlargement of breast, weight gain, increased vital sign, decreased concentration, nervous irritability emotional instability poor judgement depression tension are seen in women during premenstrual phase [22]. The aim of the study is to spread awareness about blood pressure during the menstrual cycle.…”