U.S., May 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07612735) titled 'Effects of Resistance Training on Women With Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea' on May 15.
Brief Summary: Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is a condition where women lose their menstrual periods, typically due to a combination of stress and insufficient calorie intake to fuel their daily physical activity (low energy availability). Standard medical advice often requires these women to completely stop exercising to recover their energy balance and hormones. However, this "complete rest" approach can cause severe anxiety for active individuals and removes the necessary mechanical loading that keeps bones strong.
This study ev...