Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhou Bingzheng, Zhao Xinzhuo, Jin Zhuo, Yang Xing, Li Bin, Bai Lunhao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of the menstrual cycle and serum sex hormone concentrations on knee kinematic parameters in female college soccer athletes. The results showed that subjects had a lower maximum knee valgus in the mid-luteal phase, indicating a lower risk of ACL injury. There was no significant correlation between serum sex hormone concentrations and knee kinematic parameters.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Katie M. Linstra, Khatera Ibrahimi, Daphne S. van Casteren, Marieke J. H. Wermer, Gisela M. Terwindt, Antoinette MaassenVandenBrink
Summary: This study investigated pain perception in women with menstrually-related migraine throughout different phases of the menstrual cycle. Results showed that women with migraine had lower levels of trigeminal pain compared to healthy controls throughout the cycle, indicating that pain perception varies during the menstrual cycle.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emily A. Parker, Alex M. Meyer, Jessica E. Goetz, Michael C. Willey, Robert W. Westermann
Summary: This review assesses the impact of relaxin on the incidence of soft tissue hip injuries in women. The findings suggest that relaxin activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) loosens pelvic ligaments, increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the hip joint and other joints. The presence of relaxin receptors in periarticular tissues, such as the anterior cruciate ligament, further supports the association between relaxin and increased injury risk.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ayad Mohammed Salem
Summary: Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ, producing biologically active mediators known as adipocytokines that play a role in various physiological functions, including reproduction. Factors such as body weight, body fat compositions, and nutrition have a significant impact on fertility, puberty, pregnancy, and menstrual cycles. Leptin, the first discovered adipocytokine, plays a crucial role in energy homeostasis and reproductive function, interacting with the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Bethany D. D. Skinner, Samuel R. C. Weaver, Samuel J. E. Lucas, Rebekah A. I. Lucas
Summary: This study compared cerebrovascular-CO2 responsiveness between females in different phases of the menstrual cycle and males, and found that females have enhanced vasoconstrictive capacity of the middle cerebral artery during ovulation and mid-luteal phase, while males have weaker cerebrovascular-CO2 responsiveness.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ana Carolina Paludo, Armin Paravlic, Kristyna Dvorakova, Marta Gimunova
Summary: This article investigated the effects of menstrual cycle phases on perceptual responses in athletes through systematic review and meta-analysis. The results showed that different menstrual cycle phases can affect certain perceptual responses in athletes, particularly when there is an increase in ovarian hormone concentration levels.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Julija Juric, Hongli Peng, Manshu Song, Frano Vuckovic, Jelena Simunovic, Irena Trbojevi-Akmacic, Youxin Wang, Jiaonan Liu, Qing Gao, Hao Wang, Qiaoyun Chu, Marija Pezer, Wei Wang, Gordan Lauc
Summary: The N-glycosylation of IgG exhibits cyclic periodic changes during the menstrual cycle, which are associated with the menstrual cycle phase and sex hormone concentration. While the average effect of the menstrual cycle on IgG N-glycosylation traits is low, there are significant intrapersonal variations. These findings are important for large sample-size studies on IgG N-glycosylation in women.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tingyu Huang, Fiona M. Howse, Nina S. Stachenfeld, Charlotte W. Usselman
Summary: Even in the 21st century, female participants are underrepresented in human physiology research due to the perception that including them is more time consuming, less convenient, and more expensive. However, considering the importance of gonadal hormone fluctuations in governing vascular function and the potential misinterpretation of cardiovascular biomarkers, it is necessary for cardiovascular researchers to include females and accurately track their hormone changes. Saliva-derived measures of gonadal hormones provide a simple and noninvasive method for monitoring, which may facilitate the inclusion of females in cardiovascular research studies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Jason Benjamin Tabor, Linden Chase Penner, Jennifer Gradi Cooper, Mohammad Ghodsi, Jean-Michel Galarneau, Douglas Dale Fraser, Carolyn Ann Emery, Cheryl Lea Wellington, Chantel Teresa Debert
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between pre-injury plasma levels and brain concussion-related proteins in healthy adolescent sport participants, considering factors such as previous concussion, age, and sex. The study found differences in plasma levels of concussion-related proteins among adolescents of different genders and ages, while history of concussion and menstrual cycle were not associated with the protein levels. These findings support further research on these blood biomarkers in the field of adolescent sport-related concussion.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
A. Marful, D. Paolieri, A. Bernal
Summary: The study found that sex hormone levels, task difficulty, and attention demands can all influence performance in global-local tasks, with individuals of different genders and menstrual cycles showing varying responses in processing hierarchical stimuli.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Beste Mentese, Necip Kutlu
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between hand preference and electrophysiological parameters in women menstrual cycle phases and men. It was found that nerve conduction velocity in healthy female volunteers was affected during different phases of the menstrual cycle.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Marcus S. Dasa, Morten Kristoffersen, Elisabeth Ersvaer, Lars Peder Bovim, Lise Bjorkhaug, Rolf Moe-Nilssen, Jorn V. Sagen, Inger Haukenes
Summary: The study found that the menstrual cycle does not alter acute strength and power performance on a group level in high level female team athletes.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pathology
Paulina Escandon, Sarah E. Nicholas, Brenda Vasini, Rebecca L. Cunningham, David A. Murphy, Kamran M. Riaz, Dimitrios Karamichos
Summary: Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal disease characterized by thinning and bulging of the corneal structure. The cause of KC is multifactorial and not well understood. This study investigated the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in KC using an in vitro model. The results showed that LH stimulation significantly increased cell proliferation in human KC cells and led to changes in sex hormone receptors, fibrotic markers, and gonadotropin signaling pathway proteins. These findings highlight the importance of further studying the role of FSH/LH in KC and corneal homeostasis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Essi K. Ahokas, Helen G. Hanstock, Ida Lofberg, Mari Nyman, Piia Wenning, Heikki Kyrolainen, Ritva S. Mikkonen, Johanna K. Ihalainen
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate within-cycle differences in nocturnal heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) in naturally menstruating women (NM) and women using combined hormonal contraceptives (CU) or progestin-only hormonal contraceptives (PU). The results showed that the menstrual cycle and hormonal cycle phases influence autonomic nervous system balance, which is reflected in measurements of nocturnal HR and HRV.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manon Dubol, C. Neill Epperson, Julia Sacher, Belinda Pletzer, Birgit Derntl, Rupert Lanzenberger, Inger Sundstrom-Poromaa, Erika Comasco
Summary: Increasing evidence suggests that ovarian hormones influence the brain structure, chemistry, and function of women in their reproductive age, potentially shaping their behavior and mental health. Specifically, these hormones fluctuations appear to have modulatory effects on the reactivity and structure of cortico-limbic brain regions.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Sandra J. Shultz, Randy J. Schmitz, John R. Cone, Robert A. Henson, Melissa M. Montgomery, Michele L. Pye, Amanda J. Tritsch
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2015)
Article
Sport Sciences
Melissa M. Montgomery, Amanda J. Tritsch, John R. Cone, Randy J. Schmitz, Robert A. Henson, Sandra J. Shultz
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2017)
Article
Rehabilitation
Derek N. Pamukoff, Melissa M. Montgomery, Kevin H. Choe, Tyler J. Moffit, Michael N. Vakula
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2018)
Article
Sport Sciences
Derek N. Pamukoff, Melissa M. Montgomery, Tyler J. Moffit, Michael N. Vakula
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Melissa M. Montgomery, Sandra J. Shultz, Randy J. Schmitz
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2014)
Article
Neurosciences
Derek N. Pamukoff, Melissa M. Montgomery, Skylar C. Holmes, Tyler J. Moffit, Steven A. Garcia, Michael N. Vakula
Article
Orthopedics
Derek N. Pamukoff, Melissa M. Montgomery, Kevin H. Choe, Tyler J. Moffit, Steven A. Garcia, Michael N. Vakula
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2018)
Article
Sport Sciences
Sandra J. Shultz, Randy J. Schmitz, John R. Cone, Timothy J. Copple, Melissa M. Montgomery, Michele L. Pye, Amanda J. Tritsch
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2013)
Article
Sport Sciences
Laurie Wideman, Melissa M. Montgomery, Beverly J. Levine, Bruce D. Beynnon, Sandra J. Shultz
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2013)
Article
Sport Sciences
Randy J. Schmitz, John C. Cone, Amanda J. Tritsch, Michele L. Pye, Melissa M. Montgomery, Robert A. Henson, Sandra J. Shultz
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2014)
Article
Sport Sciences
Joseph M. Gonzales, Andrew J. Galpin, Melissa M. Montgomery, Derek N. Pamukoff
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Sport Sciences
Steven A. Garcia, Tyler J. Moffit, Mike N. Vakula, Skylar C. Holmes, Melissa M. Montgomery, Derek N. Pamukoff
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2020)
Article
Rehabilitation
Derek N. Pamukoff, Skylar C. Holmes, Caitlyn E. Heredia, Ciara E. Gonzales, Eric J. Shumski, Melissa M. Montgomery
Summary: This study compared functional movement screen (FMS) scores and drop vertical jump (DVJ) kinematics between individuals with and without anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The results showed that FMS scores did not differ between groups, but were associated with DVJ kinematics.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Lauren M. Gardner, Tricia M. Kasamatsu, Melissa M. Montgomery
Summary: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are important for understanding patients' quality of life and improving whole-person patient care. However, PROs are not commonly used in athletic training practice. A survey found that athletic trainers had positive perceptions after integrating PROs into clinical practice. To overcome barriers associated with PRO use, a support structure that provides resources and reminders is needed to recognize the ways that PROs can improve patient care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC THERAPY & TRAINING
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Melissa M. Montgomery, Steven Carranza
Summary: This study aimed to examine changes in ACL return-to-sport (RTS) tests during a college soccer season and determine the most appropriate time for baseline testing. The results showed that performance on hop tests was best during preseason and declined during the season, possibly due to cumulative fatigue.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2023)