{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A pilot longitudinal study of decrease in cognitive functions during the most painful day of the period among women with primary dysmenorrhea.
{Author}: Kluska J;Malinowska E;Kowalski J;
{Journal}: Arch Gynecol Obstet
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jul 4
{Factor}: 2.493
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00404-024-07617-9
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>Painful menstruation is a common problem associated with many limitations in day-to-day functioning. There is limited research on the temporary effects of menstrual pain on cognitive functioning.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A longitudinal pilot study was conducted. A group of 32 women was tested with the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT), which consists of 7 tests measuring various cognitive functions. Participants were tested both on a regular, pain-free day and the most painful day of their period.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The subjects displayed significantly lower results in several domains of cognitive functions during measurement on the most painful day of the period. We observed a decline in inhibitory and cognitive control, attention functioning and processing speed.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The results provide tentative evidence for experiencing cognitive difficulties under the influence of menstrual pain and may contribute to raising awareness about related difficulties.