The female athlete triad.
The female athlete triad, a syndrome of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, is now clearly recognized in selected populations of elite athletes. It is often seen in the sports that have an emphasis on "thinness," including gymnastics, figure skating, and ballet. Components of the triad are linked pathophysiologically, leading to significant morbidity and, on occasion, mortality. The disorder is difficult to treat and requires a multidisciplinary approach with intense psychological counseling as the primary focus of attack.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430, USA. medren@ttuhsc.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001846:Bone Development; D003376:Counseling; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D013177:Sports; D013577:Syndrome