Abstract

Introduction: The menstrual cycle is a window into the general health and well-being of women, and not just a reproductive event. The hormonal changes occurring during menstrual cycle not only affect oocyte maturation and the endometrial and vaginal environment but can also have an effect on a number of other physiological & biochemical phenomena. Hemoglobin being one of the hematological parameters, our present study was conducted to see if there is any variation in the hemoglobin concentration during the three phases of menstrual cycle, because of cyclical hormonal fluctuation or blood loss during menstrual phase. Aim and Objective: To study the hemoglobin concentration in different phases of menstrual cycle. Methodolgy: The study was conducted in 100 medical and dental students of Navodaya medical college, Raichur. 2ml venous blood sample was collected under asceptic precautions, and the sample was analysed using automated hematology analyzer. Results: The hemoglobin concentration in the present study was 11.013±1.198, 11.421±1.218, 11.789±1.10 during menstrual, proliferative and secretory phase respectively. Conclusion: Our study showed an increase in hemoglobin concentration from menstrual phase to secretory phase which was due to the cyclical fluctuations of oestrogen and progesterone during different phases of menstrual cycle.

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