Female Athlete Triad / Athletic Amenorrhoea

This condition is common in sports that require slim physiques and a heavy training load. 

Energy Availability is the amount of energy available for training after energy used for life and growth. 

Bone Health refers to the strength of bones. Mineralisation of bone requires energy.

Amenorrhoea / Oligomenorrhoea / Dysmenorrhoea - irregular, painful or absent monthly menses ‘period’ is a symptom of low energy availability 

Assessment includes evaluation of nutrition, sleep, training load, recovery, stress/psychology and micronutrients (Iron, Vitamin D, Thyroid, Magnesium etc)

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