Evaluation of Total Leucocyte Count among Menstruating Female Students Aged 16-30 at Lead City University, Ibadan

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.