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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 19, No. 4, 2015, pp. 621-625
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Bioline Code: ja15078
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 19, No. 4, 2015, pp. 621-625
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Peak expiratory flow rate and Pulse Pressure values during the Luteal and Menstruation Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
OMOROGIUWA, A. & OJIEMUDIA, M.
Abstract
This study assessed the peak expiratory flow rate and pulse pressure during
the luteal and menstruation phases of the menstrual cycle. The peak expiratory flow rate
and pulse pressure were measured using the Wright’s Peak Flow Meter and Mercury
Sphygmomanometer respectively. The peak expiratory flow rate and pulse pressure in the
luteal phase were 420.80±12.27 and 42.72±2.52 respectively. While the peak expiratory
flow rate and pulse pressure in the menstruation phase were 378.40±11.85 and 35.36±1.95
respectively. The peak expiratory flow rate and the pulse pressure in the luteal phase were
significantly higher (p<0.05) than the values during menstruation. The finding may be as a
result of the relative increase in progesterone and estrogen levels in the luteal phase. The
study thus shows an improved respiratory function and vasodilation during the luteal phase
of the menstrual cycle
Keywords
Menstruation; Luteal; Menstrual cycle; Pulse Presuure; PEFR
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