Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is a very common menstrual disorder among athletic and non-athletic women. The thesis focuses on analyzing in detail the hormonal alterations responsible for the suspension of menstruation, the possible causes determining the disorder and the related long-term consequences on the state of health. Furthermore, the relationship between physical exercise and amenorrhea is discussed, and in particular its greater prevalence during competitive bodybuilding competitions.
L'amenorrea ipotalamica funzionale è un disturbo mestruale molto diffuso tra le donne sportive e non. La tesi si concentra nell’analizzare dettagliatamente le alterazioni ormonali responsabili della sospensione delle mestruazioni, le possibili cause determinanti il disturbo e le relative conseguenze a lungo termine sullo stato di salute. Inoltre, viene trattata la relazione che intercorre tra l’esercizio fisico e l’amenorrea, e in particolare la sua maggiore prevalenza in occasione delle competizioni agonistiche di Bodybuilding.
Amenorrea Ipotalamica Funzionale nelle donne Bodybuilders: adattamenti fisiologici e strategie di allenamento
BERNARDI, GLORIA
2023/2024
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Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is a very common menstrual disorder among athletic and non-athletic women. The thesis focuses on analyzing in detail the hormonal alterations responsible for the suspension of menstruation, the possible causes determining the disorder and the related long-term consequences on the state of health. Furthermore, the relationship between physical exercise and amenorrhea is discussed, and in particular its greater prevalence during competitive bodybuilding competitions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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