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The female athlete triad syndrome consists of three related conditions: eating disorders, amenorrhea (absent menstrual periods), and osteoporosis. Eating disorders in female athletes are common due to pressures to maintain a low body weight. Disordered eating can disrupt the hormones that regulate menstruation, leading to amenorrhea. Low estrogen levels from amenorrhea combined with poor nutrition increase the risk of osteoporosis, where bones become brittle and prone to fractures. The triad typically devel
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