Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome in which eating disorders (or low energy availability), amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present. Also known simply as the Triad, this condition is seen in females participating in sports that emphasize leanness or low body weight. The Triad is a serious illness with lifelong health consequences and can potentially be fatal.
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