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Association between body composition and menstrual dysfunction in collegiate dance students

W W To1, M W Wong, K M Chan

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
|January 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Low body fat percentage, not BMI, is linked to menstrual dysfunction in dancers. Dancers with amenorrhoea (absent periods) had significantly less body fat and more feminine body shapes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Menstrual dysfunction is prevalent in dancers.
  • Body composition and fat distribution may influence menstrual health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI), body fat composition, fat distribution, and menstrual dysfunction in collegiate dancers.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 64 collegiate dancers.
  • Data collected via structured questionnaires on menstrual history.
  • Anthropometric measurements included BMI, skinfold thickness, and circumference ratios.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in BMI among eumenorrhoeic, oligomenorrhoeic, or amenorrhoeic dancers.

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  • Amenorrhoeic dancers had significantly lower total body fat percentage (15.72% vs 17.95%).
  • Amenorrhoeic dancers exhibited lower waist-to-hip and waist-to-thigh ratios, indicating more "feminine" body shapes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Percentage of body fat correlates better with menstrual status than BMI in dancers.
    • Nutritional advice focusing on body fat estimation is crucial for managing menstrual dysfunction in this population.