Being Female and Being Athletic: VIDEO: This program focuses on the special physiological needs of women in sports: needs due to thinner bones, less muscle, and more body fat than their male counterparts, to the possible effects of exercise on the menstrual cycle—of oligo- or amenorrhea—and of other hormonal changes typical in competitive female athletes, and of possible dangers to the breasts, uterus, and bone density. The program stresses the importance of frequent checkups and testing, and describes treatment for the typical problems that arise. (19 minutes)


			Being Female and Being Athletic

This program focuses on the special physiological needs of women in sports: needs due to thinner bones, less muscle, and more body fat than their male counterparts, to the possible effects of exercise on the menstrual cycle—of oligo- or amenorrhea—and of other hormonal changes typical in competitive female athletes, and of possible dangers to the breasts, uterus, and bone density. The program stresses the importance of frequent checkups and testing, and describes treatment for the typical problems that arise. (19 minutes)

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