The unrealistic ideals placed on female athletes are not only ignorant, but also deeply harmful, writes laurenfleshman
of female athletes screened for RED-S had at least one symptom, with period abnormalities being among the easiest to identify.
Monitoring, protecting, and talking about menstruation—a basic human function that affects half the population—is key to identifying and preventing harm, but our overwhelmingly male coaches often can’t even say the word “period” without euphemisms. At a minimum, we need mandatory education on female puberty and physiology for all coaches. As with concussions, addressing who is responsible is an essential next step in the path forward.
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