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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.
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?
Why Transparency in Coaching Matters
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If a coach is giving advice about training through perimenopause and menopause, their personal experience with hormonal interventions matters. Are they using HRT? Have they managed symptoms naturally?
Is HRT Natural? Let’s Break It Down
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If you’ve spent any time researching hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you’ve probably come across the debate about whether it’s "natural" or not. Some people feel strongly about only putting natural substances in their bodies, and I get it. But let’s take a step back and get really clear on what that actually means when it comes to HRT.