Abstract: BACKGROUND: Most women serving in the military do so during their reproductive life and enter service at a young gynecological age. This review provides an overview of …
Abstract: Vitamin D may mitigate bone stress injuries in military training by modulating changes in bone. This cross-sectional observational study (Study 1) and randomized …
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate associations between hormonal contraceptive use and physical performance, body composition, and musculoskeletal injuries in basic military …
Abstract: Military training increases tibial density and size. Female sex hormones may influence the adaption of bone to loading, but it is unknown if women using different …
Abstract: PurposeServicewomen are at increased risk of common mental disorders compared with servicemen and their female civilian counterparts. The prevalence of eating disorder …
Abstract: This study investigated sex differences in Fe status, and associations between Fe status and endurance and musculoskeletal outcomes, in military training. In total, 2277 …
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between menstrual function, eating disorders, and risk of low energy availability with musculoskeletal injuries in British …
Abstract: Female athletes are at increased risk of menstrual disturbances. The prevalence of menstrual disturbances in British Servicewomen and the associated risk factors is …
Abstract: Best-practice guidance and management of pregnant and postpartum elite athletes and women in arduous occupations is limited by the lack of high-quality evidence available …
Abstract:Â Thirty four per cent of women use hormonal contraceptives in the UK and the contraceptive pill is the most common method. There are no comparable data in the UK Armed …
Abstract: Habitual smoking is highly prevalent in military populations despite its association with poorer training outcomes. Smoking imposes challenges on the immune and endocrine …
Abstract:Â The 2016 Interim Report on the Health Risks to Women in Ground Close Combat Roles highlighted an increased risk of skeletal injury and significant physiological changes, …