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Exercise amenorrhoea is a diagnosis of exclusion. Girls who exercise at a young age may have primary amenorrhoea.The differential diagnosis are androgen excess, pituitary tumors (rare), tumors of the third ventricle (rare) or other conditions leading to chronic malnutrition.
Amenorrhea or amenorrhoea is the absence of a menstrual period in a female who has reached reproductive age. [1] Physiological states of amenorrhoea are most commonly seen during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
Although relative energy deficiency in sport is often regarded as a physiological issue, it can have psychological impacts in the process of treatment and psychological stress may contribute to the development of RED-S, as athletes may use excessive exercise and decreased energy consumption as a means to manage stress levels. [26]
Nearly two-thirds of female athletes experience interrupted periods, particularly in endurance sports. There are comparably high rates of periods disappearing in competitors in sports like ...
The issue is now in the hands of Florida’s high school athletic board.
Being on your period may make you feel terrible, but new research suggests there’s a hidden and unexpected perk: It can make you smarter. That’s the main takeaway from a new study published in ...
Research has shown that athletic injury has a significant psychological impact on the athlete. A number of studies conducted between athletes who have been injured vs. athletes who have not gone through an injury show that injured athletes undergo greater negative effects, lower self-esteem, and higher levels of depression and anxiety.
Multiple athletes have disappeared without a trace over the course of three days -- but this isn't the first time this has happened. 13 athletes have vanished at the Commonwealth Games — and it ...