THE ASSESSMENT OF BLOOD PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE AND BODY WEIGHT ON MENSTRUAL CYCLE.

Student: Sharon Possible Billy
Supervisor: Dr Collins Otoikhila
HOD: Dr Ehikoye Ehitare
Department of Physiology
Basic Medical Sciences
Edo State University Iyamho

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study assessed the effect of menstruation on blood pressure, body temperature and body weight among young adult females. A total umber of ninety (90) apparently healthy females aged 16-30 years were recruited , consisting of 45 menstruating and 45 non-menstruating participants. Body weight was recorded with a scale and body temperature was measured in the axilla using a digital thermometer. Data were analyzed using SPSS and results were expressed as mean +/- SEM, with statistical significance set at

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