Effect of Menstruation on Reaction Time

Abstract

Abstract Research in the area of menstruation is necessary because of controversial attitudes toward physical activity at specific times during the cycle. These attitudes are not always based on scientific fact, As was stated by Jewell Nolen in an investigation of menstrual problems, there are “basic deficiencies in knowledge or attitudes among the subjects that would intensify the problems of menstruation.” One of the basic deficiencies in knowledge is caused by a lack of studies being made regarding menstruation (2). James D. Genasci studied 44 college women to determine the effect of menstruation on total body reaction time. He concluded that the menstrual cycle does not affect total body reaction time (1).