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title: Does the menstrual cycle phase affect smoking cessation outcomes?
description: Withdrawal symptoms and cravings do not differ across menstrual cycle phases, but quit rates were higher during the luteal phase. However, the evidence is lim
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/impact-of-menstrual-cycle-on-smoking-cessation-a-review-2023/
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# Does the menstrual cycle phase affect smoking cessation outcomes?

Withdrawal symptoms and cravings do not differ across menstrual cycle phases, but quit rates were higher during the luteal phase. However, the evidence is limited and contradictory.

 Moderate study design

Women trying to quit smoking (from reviewed studies)

## What they did

Scoping review of 10 articles from four databases (Scopus, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO) that compared menstrual cycle phases or analyzed premenstrual syndrome and smoking withdrawal.

## What they found

No difference in withdrawal symptoms and craving between menstrual cycle phases. Abstinence rates were higher during the luteal phase.

## What it means for you

Starting smoking cessation during the luteal phase might improve quit rates, but this needs more research. The main limitation is that current evidence is contradictory and based on a limited number of studies.

10

Articles reviewed

## About the study

Original title Impact of menstrual cycle on smoking cessation: A review Authors Mariana Núñez-Lauriano, Jennifer Lira Mandujano, M. Carmen Míguez et al. Journal Salud Mental Year 2023 Study design Survey study What was tested Timing smoking cessation to the luteal phase Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2023.041](https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2023.041)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)

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