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Selected Works of Brett DiBenedictis
Article
Menstrual Cycle Length and Modern Living: A Review
Psychology Faculty Publications
  • Lily R. Campbell, Boston University
  • Ariel L. Scalise, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston, MA
  • Brett DiBenedictis, Sacred Heart University
  • Shruthi Mahalingaiah, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston MA
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Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
12-1-2021
Disciplines
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.

Video abstract: http://links.lww.com/COE/A28

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Online ahead of print 20 September 2021.

DOI
10.1097/MED.0000000000000681
PubMed ID
34545843
Citation Information

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