The female athlete triad and endothelial dysfunction.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pmrj.2010.12.024.
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Abstract
A tremendous increase in the number of female athletes of all ages and abilities has occurred in the past 35 years. In general, sports and athletic competition produce healthier and happier women. However, explosion in participation has revealed clear gender-specific injuries and medical conditions unique to the female athlete. This article focuses on the latest advances in our knowledge of the female athlete triad and the relationship between athletic-associated amenorrhea and endothelial dysfunction. Treatment of vascular dysfunction with folic acid is also discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Female Athlete Triad Syndrome