Oligomenorrhoea and amenorrhoea associated with exercise. A literature review.
Increasing numbers of women are embarking on more strenuous and constant exercise; their menstrual patterns are changing as a result. This review of the literature indicates that oligomenorrhoea and amenorrhoea in the physically active (particularly distance runners, gymnasts, ballet dancers and swimmers) are related to each woman's physiological and psychological makeup.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001823:Body Composition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008572:Menarche; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009839:Oligomenorrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012420:Running; D013177:Sports; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications