Artificial Light Disrupts Women's Menstrual Cycle Sync with Moon
A recent study published in Science Advances explores how artificial lighting, especially from LEDs and smartphones, is affecting the synchronization of women's menstrual cycles with the full moon. The research reveals a significant decline in this synchronization after 2010. Historically, women's menstrual cycles were closely aligned with the full moon. However, the study found that increased exposure to artificial light at night is disrupting this natural synchronization. This disruption is not solely due to light pollution; individual lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress levels also play a role in the regularity of menstrual cycles. The study suggests that the length of the female cycle may be shortening due to artificial light, making it less likely to synchronize with the full moon. This change could be attributed to the impairment of the menstrual cycle's adaptation to the full moon caused by increased exposure to artificial light. Interestingly, the study noted that synchronization with the full moon has only decreased significantly after 2010, with January being an exception. The study highlights the impact of artificial light on the synchronization of women's menstrual cycles with the full moon. While the influence of other factors such as moon phases and light pollution remains unclear, the research underscores the need for further investigation into the effects of modern lifestyles on women's health.
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