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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.