Assessment of Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Fibroid Uterus

Yerrabelli, Dhanalakshmi; Pal, G K; Sirisha, Allampalli; Feula, A. Jothi Marie; Saranya, K; Bhavya, R.; Prethissha, S.

doi:10.5958/2320-608x.2019.00072.6

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“…Lower heart rate and higher heart-rate variability (HRV) have been associated with better health and mental health, 53 , 54 whereas the inverse pattern is associated with ill-health conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and uterine fibroids. 55 – 57 …”

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“…Lower heart rate and higher heart-rate variability (HRV) have been associated with better health and mental health, 53,54 whereas the inverse pattern is associated with illhealth conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and uterine fibroids. [55][56][57] The aim of the current study was to measure the impact of disturbances related to the menstrual cycle on workrelated productivity in users of the Flo app. Furthermore, we wanted to characterize the current levels of support women receive from their employers to tackle issues related to their menstrual cycle, both in terms of perceived support from managers as well as in terms of provision of benefits specific to women's health.…”

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Menstrual cycle-associated symptoms and workplace productivity in US employees: A cross-sectional survey of users of the Flo mobile phone app

Ponzo

Wickham²,

Bamford³

et al. 2022

DIGITAL HEALTH

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Objective Mood and physical symptoms related to the menstrual cycle affect women's productivity at work, often leading to absenteeism. However, employer-led initiatives to tackle these issues are lacking. Digital health interventions focused on women's health (such as the Flo app) could help fill this gap. Methods 1867 users of the Flo app participated in a survey exploring the impact of their menstrual cycle on their workplace productivity and the role of Flo in mitigating some of the identified issues. Results The majority reported a moderate to severe impact of their cycle on workplace productivity, with 45.2% reporting absenteeism (5.8 days on average in the previous 12 months). 48.4% reported not receiving any support from their manager and 94.6% said they were not provided with any specific benefit for issues related to their menstrual cycle, with 75.6% declaring wanting them. Users stated that the Flo app helped them with the management of menstrual cycle symptoms (68.7%), preparedness and bodily awareness (88.7%), openness with others (52.5%), and feeling supported (77.6%). Users who reported the most positive impact of the Flo app were 18–25% less likely to report an impact of their menstrual cycle on their productivity and 12–18% less likely to take days off work for issues related to their cycle. Conclusions Apps such as Flo could equip individuals with tools to better cope with issues related to their menstrual cycle and facilitate discussions around menstrual health in the workplace.

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