BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced amenorrhea (CIA) is one of the most frequent therapy-related adverse events observed in breast cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy. Although the characteristics of CIA have been studied in Western countries, little is known about CIA in Asian. We conducted a retrospective analysis to assess the characteristics and influencing factors of CIA and its as...

PURPOSE Prevention of the female athlete triad is essential to protect female athletes' health. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of regularly exercising adult women in Australia toward eating patterns, menstrual cycles, and bone health. METHODS A total of 191 female exercisers, age 18-40 yr, engaging in ≥2 hr/wk of strenuous activity, completed ...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to assess the attitudes and prescribing practices of Brazilian obstetricians and gynecologists regarding use of contraceptive methods to interfere with menstruation and/or induce amenorrhea. METHODS We undertook a nationwide survey of Brazilian obstetricians and gynecologists selected using a computer-generated randomization system. Participants comple...

Abstract Study question What is the diagnostic yield of custom designed gene panel for patients with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)? Summary answer The our POI (POIGP) 7.3% known already a specific female syndrome high clinical and genetic heterogeneity. It characterized by exhaustion function infertility affects approximately 1% women. can be related to factors which include chromosomal...