ArticleInternational journal of exercise science
A Comparison of Body Composition Across Two Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Utilizing Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry, Air Displacement Plethysmography, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis.
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- The acute effect of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive cycle on measures of body composition.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Article
- Relationship among Nutritional Intake, Anxiety, and Menstrual Irregularity in Elite Rowers.Nutrients · 2021Article
- A hypoenergetic diet with decreased protein intake does not reduce lean body mass in trained females.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Article
- Changes in total and segmental bioelectrical resistance are correlated with whole-body and segmental changes in lean soft tissue following a resistance training intervention.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2019Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to utilize several different technologies to compare body composition results across two phases of the menstrual cycle, and to investigate whether being on hormonal birth control or not has any effect on results. The secondary purpose was to determine if body satisfaction or perception of fluid retention differed across phases or between groups. A total of 39 females with a mean age of 26 ± 7 yrs were included in the study, 15 were on hormonal birth control (BC) and 24 were not (non-BC). Participants came into the lab for two trials: once while menstruating and another during the estimated pre-ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle. Demographic and body satisfaction questionnaires were completed prior to body composition testing. This testing included dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, BOD POD®, and three separate bioelectrical impedance analyses. Participants completed the body satisfaction questionnaire and all body composition tests on each trial. No significant differences (
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