Menstrual Cycle Influences Concussion Outcomes (VIDEO)

University of Rochester Medical Center

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How a woman recovers from a concussion may depend on when she got her last period, according to a new study published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. This is the first time researchers have connected a woman's monthly menstrual cycle to the speed and quality of recovery following a concussion or mild head hit.

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