Table 4 The prevalence of physiological symptoms divided by classification of risk of low energy availability in 14 elite athletes
At risk of LEA (n = 8) %(n) | Not at risk of LEA (n = 6) %(n) | χ2 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ED risk | 75.0 (6) | 33.3 (2) | 2.431 | 0.119 |
Underweight | 62.5 (5) | 33.3 (2) | 1.167 | 0.280 |
Injury | 62.5 (5) | 16.7 (1) | 2.941 | 0.086 |
Gastrointestinal dysfunction | 62.5 (5) | 16.7 (1) | 2.941 | 0.086 |
Menstrual disturbance | 75.0 (6) | 33.3 (2) | 2.431 | 0.119 |
Primary amenorrhea | 87.5 (7) | 33.3 (2) | 4.381 | 0.036* |
Secondary amenorrhea | 50.0 (4) | 0.00 (0) | 4.200 | 0.040* |
Oligomenorrhea | 37.5 (3) | 16.7 (1) | 0.729 | 0.393 |