Evaluation of Female Athlete Triad and Gynecological Complaints in Young Turkish Female Athletes

    April 2016 in “ Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology ”
    Pınar Solmaz Hasdemir, Onur Oral, Eyüp Çalık, Mahmut Oğuz Ulusoy, Rabia Varol, Hasan Tayfun Özçakır
    TLDR Young female athletes should be informed about health risks like menstrual issues and bone problems from excessive sports.
    The study highlighted the potential risks of excessive sports activity in young female athletes, particularly focusing on the relationship between lower BMI and menstrual irregularity. It emphasized the importance of informing young female athletes about these risks, as they are particularly vulnerable to the female athlete triad, which includes disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. The study suggested that certain precautions should be implemented to ensure that young female athletes can benefit from sports activities without compromising their health.
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