Menstrual disorders in athletes

Conclusions

No one should interpret warnings to physically active women about the hazards of undernutrition as discouraging them from participating in vigorous physical activity. The 1997 ACSM position stand on the female athlete triad opens by stating that "the majority of girls and women derive significant health benefits from regular physical activity without incurring health risks. They should be encouraged to be physically active at all phases of their lives." Nevertheless, the ACSM has a long history of warning against exercising in an unhealthful manner. The ACSM position stand on the female athlete triad is in that responsible tradition.