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The Missing Conversation: LEA in Athletes with Surgical Menopause
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If you're an athlete in surgical menopause, you've probably noticed that most sports nutrition and health conversations don’t include you. Discussions around Low Energy Availability (LEA) tend to focus on younger athletes, those with natural hormone cycles, or those navigating perimenopause.
Defying the Odds: How Masters Athletes Can Keep Improving
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Yes, slowing down over time is a reality for some athletes, but that’s not the full picture. Just like breaking the 4-minute mile seemed impossible until it wasn’t, improving as a masters athlete is absolutely possible with the right mindset and approach.
Are the Common Fitness Rules for Women Over 40 Overblown?
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If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve probably seen the flood of advice about what women over 40 have to do to stay healthy.
Menopause and Coaching: More Than Just a Trend
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If you’re a menopausal or perimenopausal athlete, you deserve a coach who understands the full picture—not just someone who suddenly finds the topic relevant when it’s just started affecting them personally.
Why Do Doctors Refuse to Track Hormones When Everything Else Fluctuates Too?
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If you've ever asked your doctor about getting a hormone panel during perimenopause, chances are you were met with hesitation or a flat-out refusal. The reasoning?