title: Too much of a good thing: female athlete triad.
abstract: The history and pathophysiology of the Female Athletic Triad is discussed along with the short-term and long-term complications. The work-up for hormonal abnormalities and specific treatment options are discussed. Also, nutrition and its affect on the Female Athletic Triad is mentioned within the realm of treatment.
authors: CoxHealth, Springfield, USA. lisa.powell@coxhealth.com
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Powell
mesh_terms: D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015519:Bone Density; D002149:Energy Intake; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D053716:Female Athlete Triad Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012307:Risk Factors; D013177:Sports; D016896:Treatment Outcome