Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The main objectives of this research were to analyze the effects of the different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC) on two elements of the physical condition, strength-power and dynamic balance, and on the psychological state of a moderately active woman. A 28-year-old woman participated in this study, who used oral contraceptives. In total, 6 sessions were recorded, corresponding to 2 complete menstrual cycles and each of its phases (menstrual, follicular and luteal). In each session, three tests were carried out to evaluate the physical condition variables (Leg extension in Kineo, Press Bench in Multipower and Y Balance Test) and a test for psychological variables (POMS Test). The results obtained showed that during the luteal phase the participant achieved the lowest values in the 3 physical tests of power and dynamic balance, being the follicular phase (FP) where she obtained the best performance. In the psychological test, the menstrual phase (MP) stands out for having the highest values in the fatigue-inertia dimension, in contrast to the FP where higher values were observed for the vigor-activation dimensión. The personal questionnaire on MC revealed the presence of menstrual and premenstrual symptoms in the two cycles studied. It is suggested that the changes produced in the physical and psychological variables of the subject are due to the presence of premenstrual symptoms, without being able to confirm the hormonal influence as blood or urine tests have not been performed.
Source: MLS Sport Research
Authors: Castanedo Escalante, Jessica, Pardo, Andrea
Institution: Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Language: Spanish
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217938712