The Female Athlete Triad.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1080/00913847.1994.11710446.
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Abstract
In brief Though appropriate exercise has many health benefits for women, there is a point of diminishing returns. Young female athletes driven to excel in their chosen sports are at risk of developing a potentially fatal triad of disorders. By recognizing the connection between disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, physicians can help athletic young women stay active while avoiding significant morbidity.