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Menstrual irregularity in athletes: basic principles, evaluation, and treatment

M M Shangold

    Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. Journal Canadien Des Sciences Appliquees Au Sport
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Athletic training can disrupt the menstrual cycle, causing irregularity or amenorrhea. These conditions in athletes require thorough medical evaluation to rule out serious underlying pathologies beyond exercise effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Physiology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • The ovarian follicle plays a central role in regulating the menstrual cycle.
    • Athletic training involves stressors like weight loss and hormonal changes that can affect reproductive health.
    • Menstrual irregularities, including amenorrhea, are frequently observed in female athletes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of understanding the ovarian follicle's role in the menstrual cycle.
    • To emphasize the potential impact of athletic training on menstrual function.
    • To advocate for thorough medical evaluation of menstrual dysfunction in athletes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent advances in reproductive physiology.
    • Analysis of factors associated with athletic training programs.
    • Clinical observation of menstrual irregularities in athletes.

    Main Results:

    • The dominant ovarian follicle is crucial for ovulation and estrogen production.
    • Training-induced factors (weight loss, stress, hormonal shifts) are linked to menstrual dysfunction.
    • Menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea in athletes necessitate comprehensive assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Menstrual irregularities in athletes are not always benign and require investigation.
    • It is critical to differentiate exercise-induced effects from other pathologies.
    • Prompt medical evaluation and therapy are indicated for significant menstrual dysfunction in athletes.

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