Potential risk of the “female athlete triad” among servicewomen
Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022,№ 3, 25-31.
M. Ivanova1, I. Popivanov1, N. Grigorov2
1 Department of Military Medicine, Military Medical Academy – Sofia
2 Clinic of Internal Diseases, Military Medical Academy – Sofia
Abstract. The „Athlete Triad” is a multifactorial syndrome involving three main interrelated components: frequent periods of eating disorders, menstrual disorders (oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea) and decreased bone density (osteoporosis/stress fractures). There is a significantly increased risk of cascading expansion of the pathological symptoms in women regularly dealing with intense physical activity ‒ active athletes and servicewomen. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment started on time are essential for preventing the serious consequences of this triad and staying healthy.
Key words: athlete triad, eating disorders, amenorrhoea, osteoporosis, women in the military
Address for correspondence: Assoc. prof. Nеdyalko Grigorov, MD, Clinic of Internal diseases, Military Medical Academy – Sofia, e-mail: n_grigorov@gbg.bg, тел: +359888902548