title: American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Medical concerns in the female athlete.
abstract: Female children and adolescents who participate regularly in sports may develop certain medical conditions, including disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density. The pediatrician can play an important role in monitoring the health of young female athletes. This revised policy statement provides updated and expanded information for pediatricians on these health concerns as well as recommendations for evaluation, treatment, and ongoing assessments of female athletes.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015519:Bone Density; D002648:Child; D003376:Counseling; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D016387:Women's Health