The Effects of Noise Exposure on Menstrual Function of Women / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To estimate the effects of occupational noise exposure to menstrual function of female cotton spinner. Methods 214 female workers of Anqing Textile Factory and urban community were investigated using questionnaire and the data of newly-married dairy by prospective cohort study from 1996 to 2000.The level of noise in their working place was measured. Results (1) The average level of occupational noise exposure of female workes of Anqing Textile Factory and urban community were 98.1 dB and 58.1 dB respectively. (2) Menstrual cycle of women in higher noise exposure group significantly shortened compared with those of the control group (P