Changes in the hormonal background of medical students in different periods of study, taking into account gender differences

Abstract

The purpose of the study. To conduct a study of hormonal changes in medical students in different periods of study, taking into account gender differences.Object and methods. In order to achieve this goal, a study of the main physiological indicators was conducted in 120 volunteer students aged from up 18 to 24 years. The following criteria were used for inclusion in the studies: the absence of acute or chronic diseases, which is confirmed by the availability of health certificates, the presence of the middle of the menstrual cycle (for women), obtaining consent to conduct the study.Conclusion. Changes in the hormonal background of medical students depend on gender and the course of study, the greatest changes in the hormonal background of students, 1–2 courses, and these changes occur regardless of gender, then, at 3–4 courses, there is some stabilization of the hormonal background, and this is more concerning for female representatives.

Keywords

• hormonal background
• medical students
• gender differences
• exam stress
• kerdo index