Biological rhythms

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Ultradian

occur more than once in 24 hours

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Circadian

occur once in 24 hours

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Infradian

occur less than once a day

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Practical implications of menstrual cycle

development of contraceptive pill

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Gender issues in EP in menstrual cycle

possible fluctuations of oestrogen in men - but research is limited and focused on women

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EZ affecting menstrual cycle

pheromones

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2 hormones in menstrual cycle

progesterone and oestrogen

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1 area of brain that controls menstrual cycle

pituatary gland

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Evidence for synch of menstrual cycle

Russell et al (1980)

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Russell et al (1980)

collect sweat from each woman
put on sterile wipes and rubbed under other women armpits
control group - alcohol rubbed
menstrual cycles synched with sweat ones