Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 1

Outline several possible causes of “athletic” amenorrhea.

Step 1 of 3

Amenorrhea is defined as absence or cessation of menses. The incidence of amenorrhea is very high in athletes compared to the general population. Among the athletes, those athletes who participate in sport events that require a low percentage of body fat are at highest risk of amenorrhea.