Physical activity and combined hormonal contraception: association with female students’ perception of menstrual symptoms

• DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1185343
• Publication Date: 2023-05-17T05:39:19Z
• Authors: Valérie Bougault; Sandrine Schiano-...; Carole Castanier; Corinne Buisson; Magnus Ericsson; Caroline Teulier; Katia Collomp
• Keywords: Hormonal contraception; Menstruation

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the association between physical activity (PA) and combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) on female students' self perceptio their menstrual cycle symptoms. Methods: Healthy French students (n = 834) completed an online questionnaire assess PA level (Group 1: non-active; Group 2: moderate activity; 3: high 4: very activity), status or contraception use, self-reported diet medication, impact engagement in some social activities, self-assessment perceived mental symptoms during week prior menses (PM) for with a normal (NMC), (ME) those using contraception. Results: Whatever conditions (PM ME, NMC CHC), fewer self-perceived alteration fat intake were reported by 4, more analgesic anti-inflammatory medication use 1. Fewer also found CHC vs all levels, but marked way when associated activity. In addition, less university sports practice absenteeism observed Conclusion: conclusion, perception lower activity, as Moreover, training than 5 h/week impairment activities. Further studies are necessary establish causal link