TY - JOUR AU - Craig Coleman, DO, AU - Brett Spain, DO, PY - 2020/06/28 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Detection and Management of the Female Athlete Triad JF - Osteopathic Family Physician JA - OFP VL - 12 IS - 4 SE - Review Articles DO - 10.33181/12044 UR - https://ofpjournal.com/index.php/ofp/article/view/671 SP - 36-40 AB - <p>The female athlete triad is a disorder seen in physically active females that manifests as three interrelated syndromes that may or may not occur simultaneously.<sup>1,2,3</sup> It is a multi-component disease initiated by an energy deficient state (possibly from an eating disorder), bone mineral density abnormalities and menstrual changes.<sup>1,2,3</sup> Prevention and early intervention are important in averting permanent debilitating damage. The cornerstone of treatment is creating a positive net energy availability, which requires a multidisciplinary approach comprised of a licensed physician, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, mental health practitioner, athletic trainer, coaches, the athlete and their parents.</p> ER -