11: Menstruation and Athlete Triad

Question 1

What is eumenorrhea?

Answer 1

Normal 26-32 day cycle

Question 2

What is oligomenorrhea?

Answer 2

Cycle longer than 35 days

Question 3

What is amenorrhea?

Answer 3

Persistent absence of menstruation for > 3 months

Question 4

What could cause heavy bleeding?

Answer 4

Hormonal imbalances, fibroids of polyps, endometriosis, bleeding disorders

Question 5

What could cause prolonged bleeding?

Answer 5

Irregular ovulation, disruption to the uterine lining, problems forming blood clots

Question 6

What could irregular cycles be caused by?

Answer 6

Thyroid, elevated hormones levels. PCOS, diminished ovarian reserve, ovarian insufficiency, early signs of menopause

Question 7

What could cause someone to never have a period?

Answer 7

No ovulation, underdeveloped uterus or vagina, scar tissue, premature menopause, low BMI

Question 8

What is the female athlete triad?

Answer 8

1. Osteoporosis
2. Low energy and disordered eating
3. Amenorrhea

Question 9

What are common injuries with the female athlete triad?

Answer 9

PFPS, stress fracture, ACL, shin splints

Question 10

What are two pelvic issues with female athlete triad?

Answer 10

• Urinary incontinence
• Painful menstruation without pathology

Question 11

What is the male athlete triad?

Answer 11

1. Low energy with disordered eating
2. Hypogonadism
3. Osteoporosis