Menstrual synchrony between mothers and daughters and between roommates

Physiol Behav. 1993 May;53(5):943-9. doi: 10.1016/0031-9384(93)90273-i.

Abstract

Menstrual synchrony was examined in three groups of women: 1) mothers and their daughters; 2) women sharing a room in a private residence; and 3) women sharing a room in a dormitory. The intracouple difference in menstrual onset dates was the dependent measure. Mothers and daughters living in the same domicile displayed a significant degree of synchrony. Roommates in private residences were also synchronous, although not significantly more than roommates residing in dormitories.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menstrual Cycle / physiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mother-Child Relations*
  • Pheromones / physiology*
  • Social Environment*

Substances

  • Pheromones