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Impact of the menstrual cycle phase on microvascular function at high altitude

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ; p = 0.100) and minimum TSI (52.9 ± 6.8 vs. 53.9 ± 3.9 %; p = 0.647) did not differ significantly between EF and ML. Reperfusion rate decreased significantly from low (0.894 ± 0.320) to high altitude during both EF (0.661 ± 0.424; p = 0.027) and ML (0.722 ± 0.253; p = 0.027). These findings suggest that microvascular function is not significantly modulated by the MC at 3375 m. This study adds further evidence suggesting that no specific recommendation regarding the optimal menstrual cycle phase for acute high-altitude exposure is warranted.

Source: Microvascular Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2025.104898