Menstrual Cycle Length and Modern Living: A Review

Authors

Lily R. Campbell, Boston University
Ariel L. Scalise, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston, MA
Brett DiBenedictis, Sacred Heart UniversityFollow
Shruthi Mahalingaiah, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston MA

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

12-2021

Abstract

Purpose of review: The aim of this review is to evaluate biological, life history, environmental, and lifestyle factors and exposures that cause variability in menstrual cycle length (MCL).

Recent findings: Recent literature has detailed a number of factors that influence MCL, with particular emphasis placed on novel environmental exposures, such as air pollution and endocrine disrupting chemicals.

Summary: MCL varies widely in response to intrinsic and extrinsic inputs and is a useful predictor of reproductive health and fecundability.

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Comments

Online ahead of print 20 September 2021.

DOI

10.1097/MED.0000000000000681

PubMed ID

34545843

Recommended Citation

Campbell, L. R., Scalise, A. L., DiBenedictis, B., & Mahalingaiah, S. (2021). Menstrual cycle length and modern living: A review. Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity, 28(6), 566-573. Doi: 10.1097/MED.0000000000000681