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Female Athlete Triad

A Risk for Young Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad

A Risk for Young Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad The female athlete triad (“the triad”) is a serious and often missed condition that can affect women and girls who exercise and participate in sports. It involves three interconnected components: low energy availability, abnormal menstruation, and poor bone health. Together, these three issues can wreak havoc […]

Sports Medicine, Women's Health