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A multi-site study of the relationship between photoperiod and ovulation rate using Natural Cycles data
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2023
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Many species exhibit seasonal patterns of breeding. Although humans can shield themselves from many season-related stressors, they appear to exhibit seasonal patterns of investment in reproductive function nonetheless, with levels of sex steroid hormones being highest during the spring and summer months. The current research builds on this work, examining the relationship between day length and ovarian function in two large samples of women using data from the Natural Cycles birth control application in each Sweden and the United States. We hypothesized that longer days would predict higher ovulation rates and sexual motivation. Results revealed that increasing day length duration predicts increased ovulation rate and sexual behavior, even while controlling for other relevant factors. Results suggest that day length may contribute to observed variance in women's ovarian function and sexual desire. ¿ 2023, The Author(s).
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adult
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birth control
case report
clinical article
day length
female
human
human experiment
human tissue
motivation
multicenter study
ovary function
ovulation
photoperiodicity
sexual behavior
Sweden
United States
breeding
contraception
investment
ovulation
Breeding
Contraception
Female
Humans
Investments
Ovulation
Photoperiod
article
birth control
case report
clinical article
day length
female
human
human experiment
human tissue
motivation
multicenter study
ovary function
ovulation
photoperiodicity
sexual behavior
Sweden
United States
breeding
contraception
investment
ovulation
Breeding
Contraception
Female
Humans
Investments
Ovulation
Photoperiod
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Psychology