Menstrual cycle and pain perception.
Item
- Title
- Menstrual cycle and pain perception.
- Author(s)
- Edwards, Lucy
- Abstract
- ObjectivePain perception, psychology, and the menstrual cycle phases have long been debated throughout the scientific community. Therefore, this paper aims to ascertain a difference in pain perception and psychological wellness during the phases of the menstrual cycle, and compare the two factors to see if there is a correlation. Methodology11 healthy females, who were not taking any form of hormonal contraceptive, participated over two non-concurrent menstrual cycles. Three phases were tested using an algometer, placed on the belly of the left gastrocnemius of each participant. At each testing session, each participant completed a wellness questionnaire. The results were analysed using a two-way ANOVA test. ResultThere were no statistically significant findings in pain threshold or emotional processing across the phases of the menstrual cycle, (p=0.7 and P=0.483 respectfully) There was a statistically significant difference observed between the non-concurrent cycles in relation to pain threshold, but not emotional processing (p=0.01). ConclusionIn summary, the main results showed no statistical difference between pain threshold, and mental wellness over the menstrual cycle phases. However, there was statistically significant differences observed across the two non-current cycles. Further research into non-concurrent cycle testing is needed to increase validity. The reasoning behind the results may be multifactorial, predisposed by various limitations.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2015
- Date Submitted
- 13.11.2018 14:23:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 17
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16309
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Keywords
- Algometer, genders, hormones, menstrual cycle, pain, pain perception
- Recommended
- 1
- Item sets
- Thesis
Edwards, Lucy, “Menstrual cycle and pain perception.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2039