Effect of different phases of menstrual cycle on bleeding and clotting time in 18–22 years healthy females.

Bhavna Gupta; Chhaya Batham

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Effect of different phases of menstrual cycle on bleeding and clotting time in 18–22 years healthy females.

Bhavna Gupta, Chhaya Batham

Abstract :

Background: Changes in the levels of female sex hormones during the menstrual cycle are known to affect the coagulation cascade by producing parallel changes in the prothrombotic tendency and the fiinolytic activity of healthy women Aim– The aim of present study is to access the changes in bleeding time (BT) and clotting time (CT) during different phases of menstruation which will suggest effect of female sex hormones over fiinolytic activity of the blood. The correlation will help the surgeons for mastering elective surgeries. Methodology: In present cross sectional descriptive study 140 healthy normal nursing students aging 18 to 22 years were considered. There BT and CT were accessed in four phases of menstrual cycle. RESULTS– The mean BT and CT was least around the Ovulatory Phase or mid–cycle, raised during secreatory phase. Hence, we conclude optimal haemostatic testing and elective surgeries must be done in menstrual and early follicular phase.