The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Female Athletes Bone Mineral Density

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The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on
Female Athletes Bone Mineral Density B
y Megan Grover and Dr. B. Hamilton
Methodology Test Bone Mineral Density of
Waynesburg University female athletes with a DEXA
bone mineral density scanner. Testing the middle
finger of the dominant hand. Have participants
complete a survey asking questions regarding
diet, calcium intake, activity level, height,
weight, contraceptive use, menstrual cycle,
family history, drinking and smoking use.