Figure 1.

The impact of menstrual function on bone mass and size. Menstrual function was defined as normal (≥ 10 cycles/year) versus oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea (≤ 9 cycles/year). Bone mineral density was measured at the spine, hip and heel; and at the tibia, bone mineral content, cortical thickness and endosteal circumference were determined. All values are mean ± standard errors.

Ruffing et al. Nutrition & Metabolism 2007 4:17   doi:10.1186/1743-7075-4-17
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