The Influencing of Training for Track and Field on Menstruation Among Female Athletes in University

Objective To study the influencing of training for track and field on menstruation among female athletes in university,and to provide basis for their training.Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 48 female university students who took part in the training for track and field.Results Most female athletes took part in the training in different degree.After having took part in the training,the positive rate of menstruation disorder increased.Higher incidence of menstruation disorder was found in the beginning of training and intensive training in holiday than in adaptive period.The prevalence of menstrual cycle irregularities was higher among the athletes taking part in endurance training(100%) than the ones taking part in speed and strength training(72.4%),while the prevalence of menorrhagia was higher in the athletes taking part in speed and strength training(51.7%) than the ones taking part in endurance training.Conclusion Most female undergraduate athletes can take part in some appropriate training,but the sports load should be controlled in the beginning of training and the endurance training.Fast running,jump and strength training should be reduced during menses.