--- title: Does the menstrual cycle phase affect energy intake and metabolism during smoking cessation? description: No direct effect from smoking abstinence itself, but the menstrual cycle phase significantly affected energy intake and expenditure, with women consuming and url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/energy-intake-and-energy-expenditure-during-the-menstrual-cycle-in-short-term-2000/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does the menstrual cycle phase affect energy intake and metabolism during smoking cessation? Randomised trial, 2000 # Does the menstrual cycle phase affect energy intake and metabolism during smoking cessation? No direct effect from smoking abstinence itself, but the menstrual cycle phase significantly affected energy intake and expenditure, with women consuming and burning more calories during the late luteal phase regardless of smoking status. Moderate study design 21 women (16 quit smoking, 5 continued), tested during different menstrual phases ## What they did 21 women (16 randomized to quit smoking, 5 to continue) stayed in a laboratory for two 7-day periods during different menstrual cycle phases. The quitting group had 2 days of baseline smoking followed by 5 days of abstinence. Researchers measured daily calorie intake, energy expenditure, and weight. ## What they found Smoking abstinence did not significantly affect daily calorie intake, calories from sweet foods, or resting metabolic rate. However, women in the late luteal phase (when premenstrual symptoms are highest) consumed and burned significantly more calories and experienced minor weight gain, regardless of smoking status. ## What it means for you The menstrual cycle phase affects how much energy women consume and burn. Women attempting to quit smoking might have better success timing their quit attempt during the follicular phase (first half of cycle) when energy intake is naturally lower. 21 women randomized 16 quit smoking 5 continued smoking ## About the study Original title Energy intake and energy expenditure during the menstrual cycle in short-term smoking cessation Authors Allen SS, Hatsukami D, Christianson D et al. Journal Addictive behaviors Year 2000 Study design Randomised trial Participants 16 What was tested Smoking abstinence for 5 days (following 2 days of baseline smoking) Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/s0306-4603(00)00074-5](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0306-4603(00)00074-5) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2025 Does PMDD or PMS affect quality of life? Systematic review, 2025 Does alcohol use affect menstrual health in teenage girls? Systematic review, 2022 What factors increase risk of period pain and PMS symptoms? Systematic review, 2021 Does substance use change across the menstrual cycle, especially in women with PMS or PMDD? Review, 2018 Which women are most likely to experience hot flashes during menopause? Case-control study, 2016 Does caffeine intake cause or worsen PMS? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗