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Recreational Physical Activity And Premenstrual Syndrome In College-Aged Women, Aimee R. Kroll
Recreational Physical Activity And Premenstrual Syndrome In College-Aged Women, Aimee R. Kroll
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
It is estimated that up to 85% of premenopausal women experience at least one premenstrual symptom and 15-20% meet clinical criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS has a high morbidity level and reduces the quality of life for many women of reproductive age, with pharmaceutical treatments having limited efficacy and substantial side effects. Physical activity has been recommended as a method of reducing menstrual symptom severity. However, little evidence exists to support a clear relationship between physical activity and PMS. Using a cross-sectional design, we evaluated the relationship between physical activity and PMS and menstrual symptoms among 186 women aged …
The Association Of Self-Reported Birth Weight With Bone Mineral Content And Bone Mineral Density Among College-Aged Women, Valerie M. Hastings
The Association Of Self-Reported Birth Weight With Bone Mineral Content And Bone Mineral Density Among College-Aged Women, Valerie M. Hastings
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
Early life factors such as birth weight have been associated with the risk of disease in adulthood, including osteoporosis. In the United States, an estimated eight million women have osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and associated with increased risk of fracture. Peak bone mass, achieved during early adulthood, is a key determinant of risk of subsequent osteoporosis. Prior studies have suggested that an individual's birth weight is positively associated with bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) but results have differed depending on site of bone measurement and other factors considered. We assessed the relationship …