Menstrual cycle disorders in professional female rhythmic gymnasts
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Authors
Czajkowska, Mariola
Plinta, Ryszard
Rutkowska, Magdalena
Brzęk, Anna
Skrzypulec-Plinta, Violetta
Drosdzol-Cop, Agnieszka
Issue Date
2019-04-25
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Rhythmic Gymnastics , Menstruation Disorders , Premenstrual Syndrome , Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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Abstract
The aim of this research was to compare menstrual cycles, menstrual disorders, and the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in professional female gymnasts and their peers who donot practice any sport, and to identify factors causing a predisposition to premenstrual tension syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorders in both groups. The prospective study involved apopulation of 85 girls. The study group consisted of 45 professional female gymnasts (15–17 years of age) who lived inthe territory of Silesia, in the southern area of Poland. The control group consisted of 40 girls of the same age who lived in the same area but did not professionally practice any sport. The research tools included a questionnaire, a daily diary of PMS symptoms, a daily diary of PMDD symptoms, and a premenstrual symptom screening tool (PSST). The study showed that intensive physical activity undertaken by girls before their first menstruation is a menarche-delaying factor andthat competitive sport promotes premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The risk factors for PMS and PMDD were also identified, andincluded alcohol and coffee consumption.
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Citation
Czajkowska, M., Plinta, R., Rutkowska, M., Brzęk, A., Skrzypulec-Plinta, V., & Drosdzol-Cop, A. (2019). Menstrual Cycle Disorders in Professional Female Rhythmic Gymnasts. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(8), 1470. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16081470
Publisher
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health