• Author: Thomas J. O’Leary
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Menstrual health in servicewomen: The Menstrual Cycle, menstrual disturbances, and occupational consequences

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 …

Vitamin D and tibial bone density, geometry, and microarchitecture in male military recruits: An observational study and randomized controlled trial

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 …

Hormonal contraceptive use and physical performance, body composition, and musculoskeletal injuries during military training

Abstract: Purpose: To investigate associations between hormonal contraceptive use and physical performance, body composition, and musculoskeletal injuries in basic military …

Hormonal contraceptive use is associated with altered bone structural and metabolic responses to military training in women: An observational cohort study

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 …

Eating disorder risk and common mental disorders in British servicewomen: A cross-sectional observational study

Abstract: PurposeServicewomen are at increased risk of common mental disorders compared with servicemen and their female civilian counterparts. The prevalence of eating disorder …

Sex differences in iron status during military training: A prospective cohort study of longitudinal changes and associations with endurance performance and musculoskeletal outcomes

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 …