Creator: Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Keywords: Female athlete triad, energy availability, menstruation, amenorrhea, osteoporosis, low bone mineral density (BMD), eating disorders

Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Mar 19, 2019

Glossary:

Oligoamenorrhea – This condition occurs when menstrual cycle lasts longer than 35 days.

Secondary amenorrhea - Menstruation that occurs once every 3 months in a woman who has already been previously menstruating is termed secondary amenorrhea.

Bone mineral density – The level of calcium and other minerals in the bone specifies the mineral density of the bone.

Published on Feb 27, 2015
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