Frequency of Disordered Eating and Menstrual Dysfunctions in Female Athletes

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the frequency of disordered eating and menstrual dysfunctions in
female athletes.
Material and Method: This was a cross sectional study. A Total of 66 female athletes from
different colleges of Lahore participated in the study. Disordered eating was assessed using
eating disorder examination questionnaire (EDE-Q) and menstrual dysfunctions were
determined using standardized questionnaire.
Results: Disordered eating was present in 15.2% while menstrual dysfunctions were present in
4.5% of the female athletes.
Conclusion: It is concluded that frequency of disordered eating is high in female athletes while
menstrual dysfunctions are not common in female athletes of major teaching institutions of
Lahore