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not certain that i am doing this correctly. this post is for 'flippinlolly' from england. what you are experiencing is described below. it is perfectly normal for an athlete BUT it must be monitored and i would recommend seeing a doctor no later than your 16th birthday assuming you are fast approaching that date. there are other medical conditions that can cause the same symptoms which is why it cannot be overlooked.
this is also good information for any parent that reads here as your daughter is approaching puberty/menarche and trains several hours a week in a physically demanding sport. safe training!
» Amenorrhea
Some female athletes experience amenorrhea, an absence of a normal menstrual cycle. Once dismissed as harmless, amenorrhea is coming under increased scrutiny. In most cases, treatment is simple, but questions remain about the long-term effects of amenorrhea.
It appears that amenorrhea can result from a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, low body weight, low percentage of body fat, etc. Eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, can also cause amenorrhea.
Some of the factors which contribute to amenorrhea are under your control:
Fertility, Stress Fractures and Osteoporosis
It is recommended that you not dismiss the absence of your period as a simple by-product of training. If you have amenorrhea, check with your physician, the College physician, or a member of a Sports Medicine department.
this is also good information for any parent that reads here as your daughter is approaching puberty/menarche and trains several hours a week in a physically demanding sport. safe training!
» Amenorrhea
Some female athletes experience amenorrhea, an absence of a normal menstrual cycle. Once dismissed as harmless, amenorrhea is coming under increased scrutiny. In most cases, treatment is simple, but questions remain about the long-term effects of amenorrhea.
It appears that amenorrhea can result from a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, low body weight, low percentage of body fat, etc. Eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, can also cause amenorrhea.
Some of the factors which contribute to amenorrhea are under your control:
- Nutrition - some athletes are undernourished. Chronically consuming too few calories and, specifically, insufficient protein are risk factors.
- Weight - excessive thinness can add to your risk of amenorrhea.
- Sport - obviously there are many benefits associated with regular exercise and physical conditioning. However, excessive exercise and going to extremes in physical conditioning can cause problems.
Fertility, Stress Fractures and Osteoporosis
It is recommended that you not dismiss the absence of your period as a simple by-product of training. If you have amenorrhea, check with your physician, the College physician, or a member of a Sports Medicine department.
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