Bioenergetics of Exercise-Induced Menstrual Disturbances
Menstruation DisturbancesLuteal Phase Defect2 moreMenstrual disturbances are frequently observed in physically active women and female athletes. Short term prospective studies have shown that diet and exercise interventions can lead to decreases in Luteinizing hormone (LH) pulsatility, however these studies are unable to capture further changes in menstrual status. One longer term prospective study over two menstrual cycles showed that weight loss elicited menstrual disturbances, but there were no quantifiable measurements of energy availability. Thus, the primary purpose of this study was to assess how varying levels of energy deficiency created through a combination of caloric restriction and exercise affect menstrual function in young, premenopausal, sedentary women.
Proof Of Concept Menstrual Hygiene Product-Wondaleaf®
Other Menstruation DisordersGeneral objective: To assess the preference and performance in terms of satisfaction and acceptability as well as safety profile of a novel innovative design of menstrual hygiene device (Wondaleaf®) during the night for menstruating women by comparing it to prior experience of the usual hygienic product for menstrual control, i.e. sanitary pads. Specific objectives: To determine the preference of participants between Wondaleaf® and usual sanitary pads as a night use menstrual hygiene product. To determine the satisfaction of participants towards Wondaleaf® and usual sanitary pads as a night use menstrual hygiene product. To determine the acceptability of participants towards Wondaleaf® as a night use menstrual hygiene product. To determine the safety profile of the Wondaleaf®.
Frequency of Female Athlete Triad Among Elite Female Athlete of Iran in Different Sport in 2007...
Menstruation DisturbancesEating Disorder1 moreWomen's evermore presence in professional and athletic sports has revealed sound evidence on the existence of female athlete triad among the world's elite female athletes. This triad consists of eating disorders, amenorrhea and osteoporosis. It has been stated that all female athletes are potentially at risk, but it is not clear to what extent those exercising at different levels are at risk of this syndrome/triad. Since the manifestation of this triad is often denied, or under-reported, appropriate screening methods are required to identify the symptoms. There is still no clear-cut information available on the incidence of this triad in Iran. And there are religious and cultural differences between Iran's elite female athletes and those in other countries. Therefore, in order to meet Iranian female athletes' needs, the investigators decided to determine the frequency of the female athlete triad in Iran.
Effect Of Treadmill Based Aerobic Exercise Intervention On Menstruation And Quality Of Life In Women...
Polycystic Ovary SyndromeIrregular Mensesthis study will be carried to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise on menstrual regularity and quality of life in pco women
Comparison of Metformin and Pioglitazone in Regulating Menstrual Irregularities and Hyperandrogenism...
Menstrual IrregularitiesHyperandrogenismTo compare metformin with pioglitazone in improving menstrual irregularities and hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS so that an alternate and better treatment option will be available for hyperinsulinemia in pcos patients.
Iyengar Yoga Therapy for Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis
Secondary DysmenorrheaDysmenorrhea7 moreThe purpose of this clinical trial is to look at the effectiveness of prescribing yoga classes to patients with dysmenorrhea (irregular or painful periods), or other menstrual disorders on patients' self reported pain and quality of life. Patients will be recruited from primary care clinics around Illinois, including Carle Hospital. This is a randomized trial in which patients will first be randomized into the control or intervention group. Patients in the control group will undergo usual care and be surveyed at baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 9 months. Patients in the control group will be offered the 3 months of yoga therapy complimentary after completing the 9 month control. Control patients who choose to participate in the yoga therapy will be asked to also complete the surveys at the end of the 3 month yoga intervention. Patients in the intervention group will first undergo 3 months of regular care and then 3 months of biweekly yoga classes. Participants will complete surveys at baseline, 3 months (after of control care), 6 months (after 3 months of biweekly yoga classes), 9 months, and 12 months (after 6 months of observation and optional yoga practice).
Homoeopathy and Yoga in the Treatment of Menstrual Disorders in Females With Polycystic Ovarian...
Menstrual DisordersPolycystic Ovary SyndromeThis study is undertaken to compare effectiveness of homoeopathic treatment versus integrated approach of homoeopathy and yoga in the treatment of menstrual disorders in females with Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate in Irregular Menstruation
AmenorrheaDysmenorrhea2 moreThis is a Phase IV, randomized, double-blind, comparative study of the use of two preparations of ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate in the treatment of menstrual irregularities of hyper-androgenic origin.
New Treatments for Troublesome Bleeding in Implanon Users
Menstrual ProblemMost Implanon users experience a reduction in the frequency and volume of menstrual bleeding, but a substantial minority experience unpredictable and frequent and/or prolonged episodes of bleeding. This is a double blind, placebo controlled, randomised study with an additional randomised non-blinded arm. Two hundred women between the ages of 18-45 years, who are Implanon users with prolonged or frequent breakthrough bleeding (WHO definition) will be recruited and randomised into 4 equal-sized treatment groups of 50 women assigned to Marvelon 7 days or 21 days, NuvaRing 21 days or placebo. Recruited subjects will maintain a daily menstrual diary chart for a minimum of 90 days prior to randomisation, and will be enrolled into the treatment phase provided that they have met one of the World Health Organization criteria for prolonged or frequent bleeding Following the initial 90 day record, eligible women will begin designated treatment on day 1 of the next episode of bleeding or spotting. Analysis of the subsequent menstrual pattern will begin from day 1 of that bleeding/spotting episode and will continue through 90 days.
Ovarian Ultrasonography for the Clinical Evaluation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)Menstrual Irregularity1 moreThe investigators would like to determine how aspects of adiposity and age influence ultrasound features of the ovaries which are used to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The study will also compare anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels against ultrasound features of the ovary to predict PCOS.