Effects of Integrated Exercise Approach on Total Testosterone Levels during Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Eumenorrheic Females; A Randomized Controlled Trial

Subject Area: Pharmacology
Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor Muhammad Salman Bashir
Pharmacology (2023) 108 (6): 599–609.

Abstract

Background: Testosterone plays pivotal role in maintaining the overall health of males as well as females and it is modulated by the exercise. So, the objective of the study was to see the effects of integrated exercise approach on total testosterone levels during different phases of menstrual cycle in eumenorrheic females. Methods: It was a Randomized Controlled Trial in which 30 females fulfilling the inclusion criteria were recruited using Non- Probability Convenience Sampling and were divided in 2 groups using random table generator and by concealed enveloped allocation. The treatment group was given exercise plan for 3 times per week for 16 weeks along with the awareness program of menstrual hygiene and to maintain an active life style while the control group had just awareness program to maintain menstrual hygiene and active lifestyle. The testosterone levels were calculated at pre-intervention, mid-intervention and post-intervention. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: For within group analysis the level of testosterone were higher in the mid-cycle phase of menstrual cycle and increases after the exercise which decreases below baseline level after 24 hours of exercise. For between group analyses the experimental group had significant effect on the testosterone levels. Conclusion: The level of the testosterone shows significant effect by the phases of exercise as well as by the integrated exercise approach.

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