Comparison of Menstrual Function Among Sprinters, Long Marathon Runners, and Non-Athletic Females

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-05-01

Study Completion Date

2023-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to compare between sprinters and long marathon in menstrual characteristics and serum estradiol level.

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Detailed Description

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Menstrual function and dysfunction conversations have long been stigmatized both in the general population and in sport settings (O'Flynn, 2006). However, Discussions of menstruation in the sport context often focuses on the impact of physical menstrual symptoms and dysfunction on activities such as training and sport performance (Bruinvels et al., 2016; Knowles et al., 2019). In addition, no study had been compare between sprinters and long-marathon runners in menstrual characteristics and estradiol level. Therefore, the purpose of this study to compare between sprinters and long marathon in menstrual characteristics and serum estradiol level.

Conditions

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Menstruation Disturbances

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Sprinters

Evaluation of menstrual function

Intervention Type OTHER

Evaluation of serum estradiol levels and menstrual history characteristics between sprinters, long marathon runners and non-athletes.

Long marathon runners

Evaluation of menstrual function

Intervention Type OTHER

Evaluation of serum estradiol levels and menstrual history characteristics between sprinters, long marathon runners and non-athletes.

Non-athletic Females

Evaluation of menstrual function

Intervention Type OTHER

Evaluation of serum estradiol levels and menstrual history characteristics between sprinters, long marathon runners and non-athletes.

Interventions

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Evaluation of menstrual function

Evaluation of serum estradiol levels and menstrual history characteristics between sprinters, long marathon runners and non-athletes.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Virginal females.
* Their age ranged from 16 to 19years.
* All females had the same socio-economic status.

For athletic groups only:

* They have been starting the practice of sport at least one year before the onset of menarche.

Exclusion Criteria

* Females who had been used oral contraceptives or any hormonal treatment in the previous six months.
* Smoking.
* History of chronic disease.
* Having any psychiatric problems.

For athletic groups only:

* injured females who were absent from training for at least three months.

Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No