Stimulatory effect of morning bright light on reproductive hormones and ovulation: results of a controlled crossover trial.
Stimulatory effect of morning bright light on reproductive hormones and ovulation: results of a controlled crossover trial.
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10.1371/journal.pctr.0020007
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2007-02-09
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Samoilova, Elena A
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Danilenko, Konstantin V;Samoilova, Elena A
OBJECTIVES: Studies have shown a shortening of the menstrual cycle following light exposure in women with abnormally long menstrual cycles or with winter depression, suggesting that artificial light can influence reproductive hormones and ovulation. The study was designed to investigate this possibility.DESIGN: Placebo-controlled, crossover, counterbalanced order.SETTING: Medical centres and participants' homes in Novosibirsk (55 degrees N), Russia.PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-two women, aged 19-37 years, with baseline menstrual cycle length 28.1-37.8 d and no clinically evident endocrine abnormalities completed the study. The study lasted for two menstrual cycles separated by at least one off-protocol cycle.INTERVENTIONS: During one experimental cycle, bright light was administered at home for 1 wk with a light box emitting white light at 4,300 lux at 41 cm for 45 min shortly after awakening. During the other experimental cycle, dim light was