PLoS One September 2020 PMID 32658929

Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Melissa J Benton, Andrea M Hutchins, J Jay Dawes

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What people are saying

The posts reflect a balanced curiosity and skepticism towards the article’s findings, with some users discussing the potential increase in resting metabolic rate during certain phases, while others question the reliability of the results due to study limitations. The tone varies from informative to doubtful, emphasizing the ongoing scientific debate surrounding the topic.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed reactions, with some people accepting the findings while others remain skeptical or question the methodology.

InterestModerate interest

Many users express curiosity or interest in the topic, indicated by their engagement with the research details or related conditions like PCOS.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific parts of the systematic review or related scientific concepts, demonstrating moderate engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of the discussion appears moderate, mainly raising awareness about menstrual cycle effects but not inspiring widespread change or action.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 30 studies to understand how the menstrual cycle affects resting metabolic rate (RMR), with findings indicating a small but significant increase in RMR during the luteal phase.
  • The study found that recent research (post-2000) shows a reduced or non-significant effect of menstrual cycle phase on RMR, possibly due to improved study designs or control of confounders.
  • Due to limitations like small sample sizes and measurement biases, the authors recommend researchers control for menstrual cycle phase when measuring RMR to reduce potential confounding effects in future studies.]

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PCOS Nutrition Center |Angela Grassi
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Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis #pcos https://t.co/20weQqoqip

Feb 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 16,042 followers View post →
LOOMI die Lieferkuh
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Naja https://t.co/0Rgax7jh0Q

Sep 18, 2021 · 6,720 followers View post →
LOOMI die Lieferkuh
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@1morefemkilljoy @Rettungsschicks @kallenje Wissenschaft ist sich uneins, es gibt Studien, die von einem erhöhten Kalorienverbrauch ausgehen und welche, die davon ausgehen, dass es keinen Unterschied macht. Ein Unterschied von 300 kcal ist aber ziemlich ausgeschlossen: https://t.co/0Rgax7jh0Q

Sep 19, 2021 · 6,720 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
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RT @PCOSnutrition: Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis #pcos https://t.co/20weQqoqip

Feb 12, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,693 followers View post →
bitches be disorderedly eating (i'm bitches)
@gxrldagger · X

@sapphicskeletal How is it faulty? /gen I read a recently published clinical article that went through a whole bunch of research studies, and its conclusions aligned with the theory that there's an RMR increase https://t.co/oDSt2CyKU3

Apr 26, 2021 · 2,208 followers View post →
Dr Anna G. M. Temp
@NorthPoleAnna · X

@1morefemkilljoy @kallenje Hier ist eine systematische Literaturübersicht, die drauf hinweist, dass in der Lutealphase, also unmittelbar vor der Mens, die RMR (damit der Kalorienbedarf) steigt: https://t.co/eE9WgBtKxs Allerdings sieht die SysRev die eigenen Ergebnisse angemessen kritisch

Sep 19, 2021 · 432 followers View post →

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Dr Anna G. M. Temp
@NorthPoleAnna · X

@1morefemkilljoy @kallenje Hier ist eine systematische Literaturübersicht, die drauf hinweist, dass in der Lutealphase, also unmittelbar vor der Mens, die RMR (damit der Kalorienbedarf) steigt: https://t.co/eE9WgBtKxs Allerdings sieht die SysRev die eigenen Ergebnisse angemessen kritisch

Sep 19, 2021 · 432 followers View post →
LOOMI die Lieferkuh
@Loomlnext · X

@1morefemkilljoy @Rettungsschicks @kallenje Wissenschaft ist sich uneins, es gibt Studien, die von einem erhöhten Kalorienverbrauch ausgehen und welche, die davon ausgehen, dass es keinen Unterschied macht. Ein Unterschied von 300 kcal ist aber ziemlich ausgeschlossen: https://t.co/0Rgax7jh0Q

Sep 19, 2021 · 6,720 followers View post →
LOOMI die Lieferkuh
@Loomlnext · X

Naja https://t.co/0Rgax7jh0Q

Sep 18, 2021 · 6,720 followers View post →
bitches be disorderedly eating (i'm bitches)
@gxrldagger · X

@sapphicskeletal How is it faulty? /gen I read a recently published clinical article that went through a whole bunch of research studies, and its conclusions aligned with the theory that there's an RMR increase https://t.co/oDSt2CyKU3

Apr 26, 2021 · 2,208 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @PCOSnutrition: Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis #pcos https://t.co/20weQqoqip

Feb 12, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,693 followers View post →
PCOS Nutrition Center |Angela Grassi
@PCOSnutrition · X

Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis #pcos https://t.co/20weQqoqip

Feb 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 16,042 followers View post →
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