Effect of premenstrual stress on audiovisual reaction time and audiogram
Das, S.; Gandhi, A.; Mondal, S.
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 41(1): 67-70
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5499 PMID: 10225036 Document Number: 473181
A study of weight, auditory reaction time (ART), visual reaction time (VRT) and audiogram was carried out on 105 healthy female subjects between the age of 17-20 years during the premenstrual and post-menstrual phase. A significant increase in weight and prolongation in auditory reaction time (ART) and visual reaction time (VRT) were observed during premenstrual phase. A slight increase in decibel loss was also observed during premenstrual phase in audiogram though not significant. These changes could be attributed to fluid and salt retention due to ovarian steroids leading to decrease in the processing capability of central nervous system.