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[Female athlete triad].

Luc Portmann¹, Vittorio Giusti

¹Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et métabolisme, Département de médecine, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. Luc.Portmann@chuv.ch

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The female athlete triad, including eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mass, can impact female athletes. Early identification and appropriate management are crucial for their well-being and health.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Endocrinology
Gynecology

Context:

Medical practitioners and specialists encounter female patients with potential indicators of the female athlete triad.
These indicators include eating disorders, menstrual cycle abnormalities, and low bone mass.
The triad can affect both amateur and elite female athletes.

Purpose:

To highlight the significance of recognizing the female athlete triad in clinical practice.
To guide practitioners in identifying further signs through physical examination and questionnaires.
To emphasize the need for appropriate management strategies for affected women.

Summary:

The female athlete triad comprises eating disorders, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
Early detection involves recognizing physical findings and utilizing questionnaires.
Advanced stages present with anorexia, bulimia, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, posing health risks.

Impact:

Timely diagnosis and intervention can prevent long-term health damage in athletes.
Appropriate management is essential for maintaining the well-being of female athletes.
This condition requires a multidisciplinary approach involving various medical specialists.