Variation of Reaction Time in Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle
Objective: To evaluate the influence of menstrual cycle on auditory and visual reaction times. Method: This study was conducted on thirty, healthy, regularly menstruating female subjects who were in the age group of 18- 25 years. Influence of different phases of menstrual cycle on Auditory Reac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3236/20-%206032_PF1(M)_E(C)_F(T)_F1(M)_F1(T)_FA(T)_OLF(P)_PF3_(PUH)_B.pdf |
| Summary: | Objective: To evaluate the influence of menstrual cycle on
auditory and visual reaction times.
Method: This study was conducted on thirty, healthy, regularly
menstruating female subjects who were in the age group of 18-
25 years. Influence of different phases of menstrual cycle on
Auditory Reaction Time (ART) and Visual Reaction Time (VRT)
was evaluated by using a portable audiovisual reaction time
apparatus.
Result: The statistical tests which were used were ANOVA
and Students ‘t’ test, which showed that there were significant
increases in ART and VRT during luteal phase, as compared to
those in follicular phase.
Conclusion: Changes in ART and VRT during different phases
of menstrual cycle could be due to changes in the levels of
female sex hormones, which in turn may lead to salt and water
retention. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |