Body Signs of Anorexia Athletica and the Female Athlete Triad
Extreme thinness (body fat Loss of appetite Loss of regular periods Constant pain Stress fracturesRepeated injuries Chronic fatigue Poor endurance
Amenorrhea Amenorrhea is the medical term for not having a period for more than six months. Most girls should be having regular (monthly) periods by age 14 to 16. Not having a period is a sign that the body is not cycling estrogen as it should. The reasons for amenorrhea are not fully understood, but low body fat and low calorie intake stresses the reproductive hormones to restrict their normal signals. Estrogen is necessary, not only for reproductive health, but notably for bone strengthjust six months of not having a period leads to permanent bone loss. Amenorrhea can also be due to illness, overtraining, physical stress, psychological stress, low-calorie diets, low-fat diets, and low-protein diets. There are also some medical conditions that can cause this loss of regular periods. Causes of Amenorrhea (Loss of Monthly Period)
High exercise intensity Low body fat Recent weight changeHormone imbalance Dieting Pregnancy Stress Illness Poor nutrition Low-calorie diet
