Screening for Eating Disorders, Dysfunctional Exercise, and Menstrual Dysfunction in Female Athletes

Fernández-del-Valle, María; Quesnel, Danika A.; Mitchell, Jennifer J.; Robert-McComb, Jacalyn J.

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“…Addressing this issue requires a two-pronged approach. The first method involves dietary management, where an athlete's meals are balanced in terms of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, ensuring adequate intake of essential nutrients without compromising health (12). The second strategy involves pharmacological treatment, including the administration of calcium and vitamin D for bone health and the use of clomiphene citrate to stimulate ovulation by increasing FSH and LH levels (13).…”

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Prevalence of Exercise Related Amenorrhea in Females

Hirra,

Chaudhary,

Nazir

et al. 2023

JHRR

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Background: Amenorrhea in physically active women is a significant health concern, often associated with intensive exercise and dietary patterns. Understanding its prevalence and influencing factors is essential for devising effective health interventions and promoting women's health in sports. Objective: The study aimed to explore the prevalence of amenorrhea among women regularly engaged in sports or gym activities and to identify key factors affecting menstrual health in this demographic. Methods: This cross-sectional survey, spanning six months, included 71 female athletes aged 13-37 from two fitness centers in Lahore. The research employed non-probability convenient sampling. Data collection was achieved using the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) and the Female Athlete Screening Tool (FAST). Statistical analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 20. Results: The participants' mean age was 28.35 ± 5.02 years, with an average BMI of 27.90 ± 3.6. Among them, 18.3% had a normal BMI, 52.1% were underweight, and 29.6% were obese. LEAF-Q results indicated that 70% of participants experienced moderate menstrual disturbances, while 20% had slight disturbances without a clinical diagnosis of amenorrhea. The overall prevalence of amenorrhea was 1.41%. Influential factors included BMI, education, awareness, and guidance from fitness professionals. Conclusion: Contrary to initial expectations of a higher prevalence, the study discovered a relatively low occurrence of amenorrhea (1.41%) among active women. This underlines the importance of targeted educational and support interventions in fitness settings to manage menstrual health. Future research should further examine the interplay between exercise, diet, and menstrual health to improve care for female athletes.

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Prevalence of Exercise Related Amenorrhea in Females

Hirra,

Chaudhary,

Nazir

et al. 2023

JHRR

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The cost of the perfect body: influence mechanism of internalization of media appearance ideals on eating disorder tendencies in adolescents

Bi,

Liang,

Jiang

et al. 2024

BMC Psychol

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Background Some studies have examined the relationship between internalization of media appearance ideals and eating disorders. However, few have discussed the relationship between eating disorder tendencies. To fill this research gap, this study was to explore the influencing mechanisms of internalization of media appearance ideals on adolescents’ eating disorder tendencies in Chinese cultural context. Method The Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire, Eating Attitude Test-26, Physical Self-Description Questionnaire, Body Image Depression Questionnaire and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were employed in this study to investigate 1523 adolescents. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 24.0. Result The results showed that: (1) internalization of media appearance ideals had a significant positive predictive effect on adolescents’ eating disorder tendencies; (2) internalization of media appearance ideals significantly influenced adolescents’ eating disorder tendencies through the mediating role of body esteem and body image disturbance respectively, and also influenced eating disorder tendencies through the chain mediating of both; and (3) social support played a moderating role between body image disturbance and eating disorder tendency. Conclusion Our findings suggest distinct pathways through which internalization of media appearance ideals may influence adolescents’ eating disorder tendencies. It is suggested that reducing body image disturbance and enhancing social support can help reducing eating disorder tendency.

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Screening for Eating Disorders, Dysfunctional Exercise, and Menstrual Dysfunction in Female Athletes

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References 110 publications

Prevalence of Exercise Related Amenorrhea in Females

Prevalence of Exercise Related Amenorrhea in Females

The cost of the perfect body: influence mechanism of internalization of media appearance ideals on eating disorder tendencies in adolescents

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