Please share your Female Athlete Triad experience here. Within the past year I have recovered from the triad, and now my life is stronger and happier. As one of the many fitness enthusiasts on this website, I would like to know about others who have suffered from any of the three triad points. Perhaps this thread will also provide support for people currently experiencing any of the triad's symptoms.
What was your experience like, how did you recover, and what did you learn from it?
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Thread: Female Athlete Triad Experiences
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04-11-2006, 12:27 AM #1
Female Athlete Triad Experiences
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04-13-2006, 06:46 PM #2
Well... I lost my Tom for about 5 months.. exactly when i started training harder and more frequently, Just recently got it back. Other than that, I noticed my skin became a lot drier and lacking in elasticity... bleed bruise and scar really easily, not sure how related that is to it though.
But I think doing less cardio, focussing on weights, resting adequately and eating a LOT more has helped me regain tom
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04-14-2006, 10:42 AM #3
Going through it right now, actually. Which is bad, because hubby and I are looking to conceive.
I'm decreasing the cardio and upping the food intake.
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04-15-2006, 09:54 AM #4Originally Posted by asianbabe
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04-15-2006, 09:57 AM #5Originally Posted by emunah
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04-15-2006, 11:50 AM #6
Well, I just started, so it is hard to say. Its a bit nerve wracking, to be honest. I'm used to being very active and it is difficult to cut it back. It is a large part of my identity, which obviously needs to be shifted. The mind set is the most difficult part.
So far so good, though.
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04-15-2006, 02:38 PM #7Originally Posted by Fit_Darling
Thanks
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04-15-2006, 04:19 PM #8Originally Posted by asianbabe
http://www.anemia.com/
EVERYTHING you need to know.
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04-15-2006, 04:35 PM #9Originally Posted by boyscouT
yeah I know the basics, just not about the bruising and anaemia part, thanks anyhow bs
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04-15-2006, 04:41 PM #10Originally Posted by asianbabe
Click on the following topics to learn more:
* How anemia affects the body (Understanding Anemia)
* Signs and symptoms of anemia (Symptoms of Anemia)
* Anemia-related diseases (Causes of Anemia)
* How anemia is diagnosed (Diagnosing Anemia)
* The benefits of treating anemia (Treating Anemia)
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04-16-2006, 08:36 PM #11Originally Posted by emunah
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04-16-2006, 08:43 PM #12Originally Posted by asianbabe
Bruising is also a side effect. I really do recommend seeing the doctor, because getting more iron is imperative to anemic female athletes. Take care and keep in touch!
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04-17-2006, 07:16 AM #13
I just had to comment about the anemia, firstly I must state that I'm not a medical health professional, just a research scientist, so don't take what I say as law but please just consider the info. (Also, I hope I don't come off as a know it all, because I'll be the first to say that I'm not. Just think that it's important that the cause of anemia be identified as iron is not always the answer )
I also have a HEREDIATARY anemia (not to be confused with iron deficiency anemia) called Thalassemia(minor) it is actually a genetic disorder in the manufacturing of hemoglobin and has NOTHING to do with Iron intake. Actually, if you have this disorder taking iron will cause harm to organs like the heart and liver due to iron overload. And some symptoms of iron overload mimic those of iron deficiency i.e. fatigue, amenorhea(loss of menstrual cucle).
So please consult a doctor before just taking iron supplements, I made the mistake of assuming I needed iron and when my symptoms got worse NOT better, I finally went to a doctor to discover the iron was making me worse because I have thalasemia minor. Below is just an FYI........
Sometimes iron deficiency is confused with Thalassemia minor. This is a hereditary form of anemia also termed Mediterranean Anemia because of the higher incidence in those of Italian and Greek origin,it also has higher incidence in people from SE Asia. Thalassemia has nothing to do with iron deficiency. Since it also produces smaller than normal red blood cells (microcytic), it can be confused with iron deficiency anemia. With Thalassemia, however, the iron levels are normal. If Thalassemia is suspected, a special blood test called a Hemoglobin Electrophoresis can help sort things out.Last edited by cowpie; 04-17-2006 at 07:19 AM.
Don't talk about it..BE about it
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04-18-2006, 12:14 AM #14
Cowpie, thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge about anemia. It feels great to continuously learn more about health and fitness! Best of luck to you and your training
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04-18-2006, 01:53 AM #15Originally Posted by cowpie
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