Study on the correlation between energy availability and subclinical menstrual disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are few studies on the correlation between energy availability (EA) and subclinical menstrual disorders (SMD) in female athletes. This study aims to explore the differences in EA between female athletes with eumenorrhea and those with SMD, and the correlation between EA and the occurrence of SMD.

Methods

Luteal phase defect (LPD) and anovulation were defined as SMD. Fifty-six adult female college athletes with regular menstrual cycles and no clinical symptoms of menstrual disorders (MD) were selected as subjects. The EA of the subjects was monitored, and SMD were identified. The EA was compared between the two groups, and the correlation between EA and the occurrence of SMD was analyzed.

Results

Nineteen subjects were identified as LPD, and 7 subjects

SUBMITTER: Bingzheng Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11637835 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature