Biological Challenges in Women's Sports, Joint Movements, and Common Disorders
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Biological Challenges Faced by Women in Sports
Q27. ‘Women face certain hindrances in sports due to their biological cycle’. Explain these issues in brief.
Female Athlete Triad: Osteoporosis, Amenorrhea, Eating Disorders
The Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome that links three health problems: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Girls may begin to skip periods if they are not getting adequate nutrition for the amount of exercise they do (energy availability). Periods also may be irregular. Stress lowers estrogen levels, which may cause skipped periods. Low estrogen levels and a lack of menstrual periods can lead to low bone mass (low bone mineral density) and stress fractures (small cracks) in their bones. The female athlete triad... Continue reading "Biological Challenges in Women's Sports, Joint Movements, and Common Disorders" »