Menstrual Dysfunction

Menstrual Dysfunction

Menstrual irregularity is one of the components of the Female Athlete Triad, and it acts as a marker of the quality of a female athlete's health. Such dysfunction is common among sportswomen and is very often ignored. It is important that young female athletes are informed enough to recognise the problem and to know how it should be managed. If it is dealt with in time, managing the disorder can actually improve athletic performance; if it is ignored or left untreated, it can have a prolonged effect on bone mineralization, and recovery may then take months or years. …