The prevalence of menstrual cycle symptoms and their association with mental health and sleep in German exercising women and athletes.
J Sci Med Sport
; 27(6): 362-367, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Menstrual cycle symptoms are very common in female athletes. However, more evidence about the association between menstrual cycle characteristics and symptoms with sleep and mental health in athletes needs to be gathered. This study aimed to examine this association in German exercising women and athletes.DESIGN:
322 women (mean age 23.13⯱â¯4.36) participated in a cross-sectional study. The survey included the Menstrual Symptom index (MSi), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Athletes Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ). Additionally, demographic, sport-specific data and further menstrual cycle characteristics were examined. Multiple regression models were used for the statistical analyses.RESULTS:
The MSi score demonstrated a highly significant (pâ¯<â¯0.001) positive association with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, PSQI, and ASBQ. The most prevalent menstrual cycle symptoms were cravings/increased appetite, mood changes/anxiety, and tiredness/fatigue. A difference between individual and team sport athletes could not be found. Moreover, there was no association between the constructs and menses length, irregularity, or heaviness of bleeding.CONCLUSIONS:
Menstrual cycle symptoms occur very frequently in female athletes. In this study, they were related to mental health, sleep quality, and sleep behavior, regardless of the cycle phase. This evidence demonstrates the relevance of considering the menstrual cycle and menstrual symptoms in future studies with female athletes and in sport practice.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Exercício Físico
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Saúde Mental
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Depressão
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Atletas
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Ciclo Menstrual
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article