The influence of lifestyle, menstrual function and oral contraceptive use on bone mass and size in female military cadets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>To determine the influence of menstrual irregularity, oral contraceptive use and other factors on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone size at different skeletal sites in 135 college-aged fit women.</p> <p>Methods</p> &...

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Main Authors: Tendy Susan, Zion Marsha, Nieves Jeri W, Ruffing Jamie A, Garrett Patricia, Lindsay Robert, Cosman Felicia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/4/1/17