Female Athlete Triad Flashcards

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What are the three parts of the Female Athlete Triad

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  • Eating Disorder
  • Amenorrhea
  • Osteoporosis
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What are signs to alert medical providers that a female may be suffering from the female athlete triad

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  • Fatigue
  • Anemia
  • Electrolyte Imbalance
  • Depression
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Define Amenorrhea

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  • Delayed onset of menarche or cessation of menses for at least 3 consecutive cycles
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What is a Luteal Phase Defect

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  • Ovarian system functions at a level adequate for ovulation, but inadequate for implantation
  • Most common menstrual cycle abnormality
  • Specifically associated with exercise
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What is Oligomenorrhea

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  • Defined by irregular and inconsistent cycles lasting 36-90 days
  • Normal cycle 26-32 days
  • Blood draw required to detect this; Increase in Progestin hormone
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Why does amenorrhea occur

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  • Usually d/t caloric restriction combined with increased activity
  • Can result in Decrease in function and Decrease in Estrogen
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What are some physical consequences of Hypoestrogenism

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  • Major cause of bone loss in women regardless of age

- Correlated to an increased risk for Cardiovascular Disease

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What are some treatment options for Amenorrhea

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  • Increase caloric intake and decrease training
  • Estrogen replacement therapy (birth control)
  • Hormone replacement therapy not recommended
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What is Lanugo

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  • Very fine, soft hair

- Tell tale sign for chronic eating disorder

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What is Anorexia Athletica

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  • Term used to distinguish between pathological anorexia and eating disorders associated with training and sports performance
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Compare and Contrast Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

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  • Both result in decrease of Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
  • Osteopenia: 1-2.5 Standard Deviations below age matched group
  • Osteoporosis: > 2.5 Standard Deviations below age matched group
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What is the recommended treatment for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

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  • Calcium intake increased 1500-2000 mg per day with Vit D

- Does not increase Bone Mineral Density but may help prevent further decrease

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