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Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge, Habits, and Eating Behavior in Athletic Women to Evaluate the Possible Impact on Their Menstrual Function

Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge, Habits, and Eating Behavior in Athletic Women to Evaluate the Possible Impact on Their Menstrual Function

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16-30 years
Female
Phase N/A
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Overview

The present study aims to investigate the degree of knowledge about nutrition and dietary habits in athletic women through validated questionnaires and to evaluate a possible impact on their menstrual function, including women with a diagnosis of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) and women who present with a different menstrual dysfunction (oligomenorrhea or polymenorrhea in absence of organic causes).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female sex
  • Age 16-30 years
  • Physical activity > 2 days per week
  • Informed consent from the patient and/or an authorized legal representative

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Menstrual disorders of organic cause (ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, polyps, etc.)
  • Concomitant non-reproductive organic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, etc.)
  • Use of psychopharmacological therapies
  • Language barrier

Study details
    Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
    Functional

NCT06933888

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia

27 April 2025

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