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Navigating L.E.A. in Menopausal Athletes: Insights + Awareness
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For athletes in perimenopause, fluctuating hormone levels can mask or mimic LEA symptoms. Menstrual irregularity, a key indicator of LEA, becomes harder to detect as menstrual cycles naturally become irregular during perimenopause.
Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause
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Understanding this gap is the first step toward advocating for change. By shining a light on these issues, we can work towards more inclusive and comprehensive research that benefits all women, including those in the athletic community facing surgical menopause.