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Shi X, Shi Y, Wang J, Wang H, Li Y. Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward sleep disorders and sleep hygiene among perimenopausal women. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11663. [PMID: 38777871 PMCID: PMC11111451 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62502-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) toward sleep disorders and sleep hygiene among perimenopausal women, who were enrolled in Dezhou region of Shandong Province between July and September 2023. A total of 720 valid questionnaires were collected (mean age: 51.28 ± 4.32 years old), and 344 (47.78%) reported experiencing insomnia. The mean scores for knowledge, attitude, practice, and Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep (DBAS) were 15.73 ± 7.60 (possible range: 0-36), 29.35 ± 3.15 (possible range: 10-50), 28.54 ± 4.03 (possible range: 10-50), and 6.79 ± 1.90 (possible range: 0-10), respectively. Path analysis showed that knowledge had direct effects on attitude (β = 0.04, 95% CI 0.01-0.07, P = 0.001), and DBAS (β = 0.04, 95% CI 0.02-0.05, P < 0.001). Knowledge had direct effects (β = 0.11, 95% CI 0.08-0.15, P < 0.001) and indirect (β = 0.02, 95% CI 0.00-0.03, P = 0.002) effect on practice. Moreover, attitude also had a direct impact on practice (β = 0.34, 95% CI 0.25-0.43, P < 0.001). In conclusion, perimenopausal women exhibited insufficient knowledge, negative attitude, inactive practice toward sleep disorders and sleep hygiene, and unfavorable DBAS, emphasizing the need for targeted healthcare interventions.
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- Xiaomin Shi
- Ningjin TCM Hospital, Shandong, 253400, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Ningjin TCM Hospital, Shandong, 253400, China
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- Ningjin TCM Hospital, Shandong, 253400, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100105, China
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Allen N, Jeremiah A, Murphy R, Sumner R, Forsyth A, Hoeh N, Menkes DB, Evans W, Muthukumaraswamy S, Sundram F, Roop P. LSD increases sleep duration the night after microdosing. Transl Psychiatry 2024; 14:191. [PMID: 38622150 PMCID: PMC11018829 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-02900-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Microdosing psychedelic drugs at a level below the threshold to induce hallucinations is an increasingly common lifestyle practice. However, the effects of microdosing on sleep have not been previously reported. Here, we report results from a Phase 1 randomized controlled trial in which 80 healthy adult male volunteers received a 6-week course of either LSD (10 µg) or placebo with doses self-administered every third day. Participants used a commercially available sleep/activity tracker for the duration of the trial. Data from 3231 nights of sleep showed that on the night after microdosing, participants in the LSD group slept an extra 24.3 min per night (95% Confidence Interval 10.3-38.3 min) compared to placebo-with no reductions of sleep observed on the dosing day itself. There were no changes in the proportion of time spent in various sleep stages or in participant physical activity. These results show a clear modification of the physiological sleep requirements in healthy male volunteers who microdose LSD. The clear, clinically significant changes in objective measurements of sleep observed are difficult to explain as a placebo effect. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of repeated microdoses of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in healthy volunteers; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=381476 ; ACTRN12621000436875.
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- Nathan Allen
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand.
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Mana Health, 7 Ruskin St, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Polese D, Costanzi F, Bianchi P, Frega A, Bellati F, De Marco MP, Parisi P, Bruni O, Caserta D, Cozza G. The impact of COVID-19 on menstrual cycle's alterations, in relation to depression and sleep disturbances: a prospective observational study in a population of medical students. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:130. [PMID: 38373995 PMCID: PMC10877769 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-02971-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The sars-Cov-2 pandemic has determined psychological stress, particularly in the young population of medical students. We studied the impact of the pandemic on menstrual cycle alteration in relation to psychological stress, presence of depression, sleep disturbances and post-traumatic stress, on a population of medical students. METHODS 293 female students at the Faculty of Medicine and Psychology of the Sapienza University of Rome (23.08 years old ± 3.8) were enrolled. In March 2021, one year after quarantine, a personal data sheet on menstrual cycle, examining the quality of the menstrual cycle during the pandemic, compared to the previous period. Concomitantly, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Impact of Event Scale have been administered. A Pearson chi-square test was assessed to evaluate the difference between the characteristics of the menstrual cycle and the scores obtained with the questionnaires. RESULTS A statistically significant association between menstrual alterations and stress during pandemic had been found. The onset of depressive symptoms and sleep disturbances was observed in 57.1% and in 58.1% of young women with cycle's alterations, respectively. Amenorrhea was three times more common in female students with depressive symptoms, premenstrual syndrome had a significant correlation with both depression and sleep disturbances. The pandemic has been related to menstrual alterations, with depressive symptoms and sleep disorders. Amenorrhea is connected to depression, as observed on the functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. CONCLUSIONS The pandemic affected the menstrual cycle as well as the depressive symptoms and sleep. Practical implications of the study lead to the development of strategies for psychological intervention during the pandemic experience, in order to help medical trainees, with specific attention to women's needs. Future studies should analyze the impact of other types of social stress events, on sleep, depression and the menstrual cycle beside the pandemic.
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- Daniela Polese
- PhD Program on Sensorineural Plasticity, Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sensory Organs NESMOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy.
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Chair of Pediatrics, NESMOS Department, Faculty of Medicine & Psychology, Sapienza University c/o Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza University, Via dei Marsi 78, Rome, 00185, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy
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Masuda H, Okada S. Menstruation-related symptoms are associated with physical activity and midpoint of sleep: a pilot study. Front Glob Womens Health 2023; 4:1260645. [PMID: 38179154 PMCID: PMC10765530 DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2023.1260645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Menstruation-related symptoms (MRSs) significantly impact women's health and contribute to economic burdens worldwide. Current interventions, primarily pharmacological ones, have limitations and side effects that underscore the need for alternative management strategies. This study explores the association between MRSs and lifestyle factors, specifically physical activity and sleep timing across menstrual cycle phases, to inform non-pharmacological intervention development. Methods Fourteen female students from Ritsumeikan University, Japan, with regular menstrual cycles (25-38 days), not on hormonal treatment or engaged in shift work, participated in this observational study. Using a Fitbit Inspire 2, total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and sleep timing were monitored over a complete cycle. Menstrual cycle phases were defined based on ovulation day, predicted using home luteinizing hormone tests. Participants completed daily electronic questionnaires rating MRSs using a modified menstrual distress questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a generalized linear mixed model with a gamma distribution and logarithmic link function, examining the relationship of TDEE and the midpoint of sleep time (MS time) with MRS severity. Results and discussion The following observations were noted: first, MRS severity, except for behavioral change symptoms, significantly increased during the menstrual and luteal phases compared to the follicular phase. Second, delayed MS time was associated with reduced pain, concentration symptoms, water retention, and negative affect during the menstrual phase and reduced negative affect during the luteal phase. Finally, an increase in TDEE was associated with reduced concentration symptoms, autonomic reaction symptoms, and negative affect during the menstrual and luteal phases and reduced water retention only during the luteal phase. This study provides insights into the relationship between MRSs and TDEE/MS time, suggesting potential non-therapeutic approaches for symptom management, though further research is needed to substantiate these findings for practical applications.
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- Hazuki Masuda
- Biophysical Engineering Lab, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan
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- Biophysical Engineering Lab, Department of Robotics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan
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Chun H, Doo M. Sleep Quality in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Metabolic Syndrome-Related Variables. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11101492. [PMID: 37239778 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11101492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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In this study, we examined whether metabolic syndrome (MetS)-related variables are simultaneously affected by sleep quality, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dietary consumption. In this cross-sectional study, data for 307 premenopausal women were available. The results showed that women experiencing PMS had significantly lower sleep quality and were more depressed and anxious (p < 0.001 for all). After the subjects were divided into groups according to PMS, the effect of sleep quality on MetS-related variables or MetS components significantly differed; only among women who experienced PMS were poor sleepers significantly higher in waist circumference (p = 0.018) and diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.012) than good sleepers. Among the MetS components, abdominal obesity in women with poor sleep quality was approximately three (16.9% vs. 3.0%, p= 0.020) times more common than in those with good sleep quality. However, these findings were not observed among those who did not experience PMS. Poor sleepers among women experiencing PMS consumed 2.8 times more alcoholic drinks than good sleepers (p = 0.006). The MetS-related variables in Korean women experiencing PMS are associated with sleep quality, and these associations may be modified by dietary habits.
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- Hyejin Chun
- Department of Family Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National University, Gunsan 54150, Republic of Korea
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Wei M, An G, Fan L, Chen X, Li C, Chen J, Ma Q, Yang D, Wang J. Characteristics of menstrual cycle disorder and saliva metabolomics of young women in a high-temperature environment. Front Physiol 2023; 13:994990. [PMID: 36714308 PMCID: PMC9880290 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.994990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Objective: Menstrual disorders induced by high-temperature environments, can seriously damage women's reproductive health and workability. The regulation mechanism underlying it is not yet to be elucidated. Saliva is an information-rich biological fluid that can reflect systemic diseases. Here, we investigated the characteristics of menstrual cycle disorders and saliva metabolomics to provide a deeper insight of the regulation mechanism of young women in high-temperature environments. Methods: Women from high and normal temperature areas of China were selected and divided into two groups-high-temperature (H group) and control (C group). A questionnaire survey was conducted in summer (July) to investigate the incidence rate of menstrual disorders, characteristics of the disorders, and factors influencing the risk of these disorders in different regions. Metabolomics was applied to analyze the characteristics of the salivary metabolites and neurotransmitters in the two groups of women with menstrual disorders. Results: The incidence rate of menstrual disorders was significantly higher in the H group than that in the C group (p < 0.05). High-temperature environment, stress, and sleep quality were identified as critical factors associated with menstrual disorders. Non-targeted saliva metabolomics identified 64 significantly different metabolites between two groups, which mainly enriched in metabolic pathways such as carbohydrate metabolism, membrane transport, digestive system, and nucleotide metabolism (p < 0.05). N-acetylneuraminic acid, MYO, and tyramine may be candidate markers for early diagnosis of menstrual disorders in high temperature environments. Metabolites may be involving in the acute-phase response during an inflammatory process, to affecting the reproductive system by influencing the HPA axis loop. Regulations about oocyte membrane production and the luteal functions would be exerted in menstrual disorders. Targeted metabolomics of neurotransmitters revealed increased expression of histamine (HA) and glutamine and decreased expression of 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA) (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Menstrual disorder characteristics induced by high temperature environments were specific. Anxiety, sleep quality and temperature feeling were the key factors to the menstrual disorder. endocrine regulation mechanism and inflammatory reactions might contribute to the development of menstrual disorders through influencing the formation of the follicular cell membrane.
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- MengFan Wei
- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China,Zhongguancun Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China,*Correspondence: Qiang Ma, ; DanFeng Yang, ; Jing Wang,
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China,*Correspondence: Qiang Ma, ; DanFeng Yang, ; Jing Wang,
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- Department of Operational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Tianjin, China,*Correspondence: Qiang Ma, ; DanFeng Yang, ; Jing Wang,
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Jang SJ, Son YJ, Lee H. Associations among social jetlag, sleep-related characteristics, premenstrual symptoms, depression, and body mass index of female nursing students. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:1642-1650. [PMID: 34812506 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the predictors of female nursing students' body mass index (BMI), including social jetlag. DESIGN AND METHODS This secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2015 included data of 304 female undergraduate nursing students. A hierarchical regression analysis was performed to identify the predictors of BMI. FINDINGS Social jetlag was the most potent predictor of BMI, followed by premenstrual symptoms and sleep quality. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This study presents foundational data for developing interventions for social jetlag management as a strategy to prevent obesity in female nursing students by identifying factors predicting BMI.
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- Sun Joo Jang
- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Vargas-Molina S, Petro J, Romance R, Bonilla D, Schoenfeld B, Kreider R, Benítez-Porres J. Menstrual cycle-based undulating periodized program effects on body composition and strength in trained women: a pilot study. Sci Sports 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Investigation of the Relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome, and Childhood Trauma and Mental State in Adolescents with Premenstrual Syndrome. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:e65-e71. [PMID: 33931259 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was aimed at investigating the relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and childhood trauma and mental state in adolescents with PMS. DESIGN AND METHODS This descriptive study was conducted with 702 students between September 2020 and November 2020. An Information Form, the PMS Scale, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) and Symptom Checklist (SCL)-90 were used as the data collection tools. RESULTS The mean scores the participants with PMS obtained from the Symptom Checklist (SCL)-90 and Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) were higher than were those obtained by the participants without PMS. The Pearson correlation analysis revealed a positive and weak statistically significant relationship between the PMS Scale, and SCL-90 and CTQ. CONCLUSIONS The results of the study demonstrated that adolescents with PMS suffered from childhood traumas and mental problems more.
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Moderie C, Boudreau P, Shechter A, Lesperance P, Boivin DB. Effects Of Exogenous Melatonin On Sleep And Circadian Rhythms In Women With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Sleep 2021; 44:6317701. [PMID: 34240212 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsab171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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We previously found normal polysomnographic (PSG) sleep efficiency, increased slow wave sleep (SWS) and a blunted melatonin secretion in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) compared to controls. Here, we investigated the effects of exogenous melatonin in five patients previously studied. They took 2 mg of slow-release melatonin 1 hour before bedtime during their luteal phase (LP) for three menstrual cycles. At baseline, patients spent every third night throughout one menstrual cycle sleeping in the laboratory. Measures included morning urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMt6), PSG sleep, nocturnal core body temperature (CBT), visual analogue scale for mood (VAS-Mood), Prospective Record of the Impact and Severity of Menstrual Symptoms (PRISM), and ovarian hormones. Participants also underwent two 24-hour intensive physiological monitoring (during the follicular phase and LP) in time-isolation/constant conditions to determine 24-hour plasma melatonin and CBT rhythms. The same measures were repeated during their third menstrual cycle of melatonin administration. In the intervention condition compared to baseline, we found increased urinary aMt6 (p<0.001), reduced objective SOL (p=0.01), reduced SWS (p<0.001) and increased Stage 2 sleep (p<0.001). Increased urinary aMt6 was associated with reduced SWS (r=-0.51, p<0.001). Circadian parameters derived from 24-hour plasma melatonin and CBT did not differ between conditions, except for an increased melatonin mesor in the intervention condition (p=0.01). Ovarian hormones were comparable between the conditions (p≥0.28). Symptoms improved in the intervention condition, as measured by the VAS-Mood (p=0.02) and the PRISM (p<0.001). These findings support a role for disturbed melatonergic system in PMDD that can be partially corrected by exogenous melatonin.
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- Christophe Moderie
- Centre For Study And Treatment Of Circadian Rhythms, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Mcgill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department Of Psychiatry, Mcgill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre For Study And Treatment Of Circadian Rhythms, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Mcgill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department Of Medicine, Columbia University, New York,NY, USA
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- CHUM, Department Of Psychiatry, Université De Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre For Study And Treatment Of Circadian Rhythms, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Mcgill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department Of Psychiatry, Mcgill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Ali AM, Kunugi H. Intermittent Fasting, Dietary Modifications, and Exercise for the Control of Gestational Diabetes and Maternal Mood Dysregulation: A Review and a Case Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E9379. [PMID: 33333828 PMCID: PMC7765295 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17249379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy-related condition afflicting 5-36% of pregnancies. It is associated with many morbid maternal and fetal outcomes. Mood dysregulations (MDs, e.g., depression, distress, and anxiety) are common among women with GDM, and they exacerbate its prognosis and hinder its treatment. Hence, in addition to early detection and proper management of GDM, treating the associated MDs is crucial. Maternal hyperglycemia and MDs result from a complex network of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. This review briefly explores mechanisms that underlie GDM and prenatal MDs. It also describes the effect of exercise, dietary modification, and intermittent fasting (IF) on metabolic and affective dysfunctions exemplified by a case report. In this patient, interventions such as IF considerably reduced maternal body weight, plasma glucose, and psychological distress without any adverse effects. Thus, IF is one measure that can control GDM and maternal MDs; however, more investigations are warranted.
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- Amira Mohammed Ali
- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo 187-0031, Japan;
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21527, Egypt
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo 187-0031, Japan;
- Department of Psychiatry, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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