Avert exercise-induced amenorrhea by eating. (Restoring Normal LH Pulsatility).

From: OB GYN News | Date: July 15, 2002| Author: Boschert, Sherry | Copyright information

ST. Louis -- An increase in caloric intake appears to be the simplest way for a woman to prevent or correct exercise-related amenorrhea.

That's because energy deficiency, not exercise "stress," causes the disruption of the reproductive system that can lead to amenorrhea in physically active females, Anne B. Loucks said at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

"Women athletes in general report less dietary energy intake than what would...

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