Evaluation of Total Leucocyte Count among Menstruating Female Students Aged 16-30 at Lead City University, Ibadan
Adesina Beatrice Ebun *
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Oniye Adesola Helen
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Amusan Festus Olatunbosun
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Olufemi Olabisi Ajoke
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Akpan Richard Peter
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Alabi Raphael
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Oyo State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: The menstrual cycle and other physiological processes have an impact on the total leucocyte count (TLC), a crucial indicator of immunological function. TLC and immunological regulation are known to be impacted by hormonal changes, blood loss, and physiological stress during menstruation.
Aim/Objective: This study evaluated the variations in total leucocyte count among menstruating female students aged 16-30 years at Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Method: Using a hemocytometer and manual leucocyte counting, 88 people participated in a descriptive cross-sectional study. SPSS was used to gather and analyze sociodemographic data as well as information on menstrual cycle features.
Results: Participants who were menstruation had a substantially lower mean leucocyte count (4.773 ± 0.8309 × 10^9/L) than those who were not (6.330 ± 0.9207 × 10^9/L). Leucocyte count was strongly impacted by age group, menstrual cycle length, and menstrual duration.
Conclusion: Leucocyte counts significantly drop during menstruation as a result of immunological modulation, blood loss, and hormonal changes. This emphasizes the necessity of contextualized clinical interpretation of menstrual leucocyte numbers.
Keywords: Total leucocyte count, menstruation, immune function, hormonal fluctuations, menstrual cycle