Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Effect of different phases of menstrual cycle on pulmonary function tests in healthy young females.

Chhaya Batham, Bhavna Gupta

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Background: Alteration in the levels of female sex hormones during the menstrual cycle are known to affect the smooth muscles of respiratory tract. Aim and Objective: Main objective of the study is to find out the effects of different phases of menstruation on pulmonary function parameters in different phases of menstrual cycle. Material and Method: In the present cross sectional descriptive study conducted in female nursing students aging 18 to 22 years were considered. . The study was undertaken to assess pulmonary function parameters in different phases of menstrual cycle Results: Longest FVC, FEV1 and PEFR were found to be in secreatory phase in comparison to proliferative and menstrual phase. Shortest FVC, FEV1 and PEFR were found in secretary phase.

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EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PHASES OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS IN HEALTHY YOUNG FEMALES., Chhaya Batham, Bhavna Gupta INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-7 | July-2019

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