Abstract
We studied six eumenorrheic and 13 oligomenorrheic collegiate women athletes who were matched in all respects other than menstrual histories. There was a significant (P <.05) association between menstrual regularity and bone density. The severely oligomenorrheic subjects had modestly decreased plasma estrogen levels. These findings support the notion that plasma estrogen levels during adolescence play a significant role in the development of peak adult bone density in women.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 639-642 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Oct 1988 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Obstetrics and Gynecology