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The female athlete triad.

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430, USA. medren@ttuhsc.edu

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences

|October 27, 2001

Summary

The female athlete triad, a syndrome of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, affects elite athletes in thinness-focused sports. This condition requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach, prioritizing psychological counseling.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Endocrinology
Psychology

Background:

The female athlete triad, encompassing disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, is a recognized syndrome.
It disproportionately affects athletes in sports emphasizing leanness, such as gymnastics, figure skating, and ballet.
The interconnected components of the triad lead to serious health issues, including potential mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the recognition and characteristics of the female athlete triad in elite athletic populations.
To underscore the pathophysiological links between the triad's components.
To emphasize the challenges in treating this condition and the necessity of a comprehensive approach.

Main Methods:

Syndrome recognition in elite athletes.
Identification of associated sports emphasizing thinness.
Pathophysiological linkage analysis.
Treatment approach evaluation.

Main Results:

The female athlete triad is clearly identified in elite athletes, particularly in sports like gymnastics, figure skating, and ballet.
Pathophysiological connections exist between disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
The condition presents significant morbidity and occasional mortality.

Conclusions:

The female athlete triad is a serious health concern in elite athletes.
Effective treatment is challenging and necessitates a multidisciplinary strategy.
Intense psychological counseling is a critical component of managing the female athlete triad.

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