SANTANA,C.M.M.; SANTANA, CAMILA MARIA DE MOURA.; CABRAL, G. T. R. B.; SILVA, S. J.; LIMA, T. T.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8337248379109048; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8540617234361693; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5394603591828858; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8252978889129402; SANTANA, Camila Maria de Moura.; CABRAL, Gabriella Teixeira da Rocha Bento.; SILVA, Sara Joice.; LIMA, TauaTaís.
Abstract:
The reproductive life of women is marked by different phases. The morphological and
metabolical changes of the female body are influenced by both hormonal decline as aging
itself, occurring progressive reduction of daily energy expenditure and basal metabolic rate,
resulting in a change in body composition; this can be measured by bioelectrical impedance.
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the influence of hormone on body composition
and reduction in BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), and the correlation between the variables of
body composition and BMR of patients seen in a clinic in the city of João Pessoa. Data were
obtained through In Body ® bioelectrical impedance, using the inferential statistics for data
analysis. The study included 18 patients who were postmenopausal and 73 premenopausal.
The BMR was not dependent on hormone levels presented by participants. The WHR (Waist
to hip Ratio) and BMR were correlated and exerted influence over each other when related to
the reproductive period. There was a statistically significant relationship between WHR and
BMR, however BMI (Body Mass Index) and percentual fat were independent of hormone
levels. Fat mass and lean mass were not associated with premenopausal patients, while fat
mass was high in menopausal women and the lean mass did not decrease as expected. The
only variables that did not have a statistically significant correlation with BMR were WHR
and fat mass. We concluded from our results that the body composition of premenopausal
women have suffered more interference of lifestyle rather than the own female hormone
physiology. This, it is necessary to perform further studies to corroborate the findings of this
article and to identify modifiable factors that may affect the quality of life of these patients.