Female triad means a syndrom in which anaemia, oesteoporosis and amenorrhoea are present in the female. The triad is a serious disorder or illness with life long health consequences and can be very fatal. In fact it is syndrom of three interrelated conditions.
A. Anaemia :- decrease amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. It can be defined as a lowered ability of blood to carry oxygen to the tissues of the body.
Female athlete anemia may be caused by
a. Acute bleeding
b. Stomach ulcers
c. Gastrointestinal blood loss
d. Cancer
e. Child birth
f. Menstruation cycle
g. Surgery
h. Inadequate iron intake
i. Poor iron absorption
j. Loss of iron through sweat (Especially during long distance races).
B- Oesteoporosis :- It is a skeltal disorder which refers as to the decreased bone material contents.
a. Insufficient calcium in diet.
b. Amenorrhoea
c. Eating disorder
d. Bed eathing habbits
C. Amenorrhoea:- It is a menstrual disorder or illness in female of 18 years or above either never began menstruating or there is an absence of menstruation for three mothss and more.
The factors or causes which may inspire or enhance the chances of amenorrhoea,
A. Hormone changes
B. Intensive excises
C. Intake of less carbohydrates or calories.
