Table 1.
The baseline characteristics of the participants of the study (n = 29).
| Mean ± SD | Median | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 24.5 ± 2.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | 29.0 |
| Body weight (kg) | 60.2 ± 7.1 | 60.3 | 48.2 | 74.7 |
| Height (cm) | 165.3 ± 5.0 | 165.0 | 156.0 | 175.0 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.0 ± 2.5 | 22.1 | 18.0 | 29.4 |
| Fat mass (%) | 27.7 ± 5.8 | 27.7 | 15.5 | 40.1 |
| Total body water (%) | 52.9 ± 4.2 | 52.9 | 43.9 | 61.8 |
| Muscle mass (%) | 68.7 ± 5.5 | 68.8 | 57.0 | 80.3 |
| Menstrual blood loss (mL) | 55.1 ± 28.3 | 48.5 * | 16.0 | 112.0 |
* nonparametric distribution (verified using Shapiro–Wilk test).