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The comparison of changes in fatigue, physical activity and mood in different phases of menstrual cycle
Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study is to compare fatigue, physical activity and mood among the menstrual, early luteal and follicular phases of menstrual cycle.
Methods: A total of 32 women (age: 23±2.91 years) with a regular menstrual cycle (26-32 days) were included in the study. Menstrual phase was determined as the 2nd-4th days of bleeding, while early luteal phase was determined based on the positive result seen on the ClearBlue ovulation kit. Follicular phase, on the other hand, was determined 7 days after the early luteal phase. Fatigue level was measured with the modified BORG scale. Physical activity level was determined with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and mood was determined with the Beck Depression Scale.
Results: It was found that fatigue level increased during the early luteal phase and menstrual phase (p<0.05). Physical activity and mood did not change among the phases (p>0.05).
Conclusion: This study revealed that fatigue level increased, while physical activity and mood did not change. Thus, while health professionals plan sports activities for women, they should consider these changes that occur during the menstrual phase.

Keywords : Menstrual cycle, physical activity, fatigue, depression

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Volume 3, Issue 2, 2025
Page : 44-47
https://doi.org/10.51271/JORR-0050
Article Information
Received : 29 Oca 2025
Accepted : 15 Nis 2025
Published : 25 Nis 2025
Corresponding Author :

Zeynep Beyza Alkan Yılmaz: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkiye

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Citation : Alkan Yılmaz ZB, Başar S. The comparison of changes in fatigue, physical activity and mood in different phases of menstrual cycle. J Orthop Res Rehabil. 2025;3(2):44-47.

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