Sleep duration has a limited impact on the prevalence of menstrual irregularities in athletes: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16976
• Publication Date: 2024-02-16T09:04:24Z
• Authors: Mana Miyamoto; Kenichi Shibuya
• Keywords: Sleep; Affect; Trait anxiety

Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between prevalence of menstrual irregularities, energy intake, and sleep deprivation among female athletes. Methods A total 128 athletes, with an average age 19.2 ± 1.2 years, participated in tracked their food intake over a three-day period. Menstrual status duration were assessed using questionnaire, psychological anxiety was evaluated State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). These measured once during investigation. The impact on state daily examined T-test. generalized linear model (GLM) log link function employed effects presence irregularities. Results As results present study, significant increased both trait ( p < 0.05), as well affecting particularly protein carbohydrate intakes 0.05). However, GLM analysis indicated that while did not directly influence irregularities > emerged factor impacting Conclusions suggest potential pathway wherein might elevate levels, consequently indirectly contributing increase probability In conclusion, presents provide novels insights suggesting affect Hence, decreased be related mental health issues concerns Future studies will play crucial role further elucidating how patterns well-being