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Why LEA Is Overlooked in Surgical Menopause—and Why It Shouldn't Be

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Many women are given estrogen replacement to manage the most obvious symptoms, but that’s often where the conversation ends. What gets left out? The role of luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, and androgens (LEA) in overall health and well-being.

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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.

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