Dr. Susan Kaufman is joined by Dr. Mary Romano, a PAG physician from Vanderbilt and the current president of NASPAG, to discuss Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) previously knows as the Female Athlete Triad. 

Outline:

• Highlights of a case study involving a 17-year-old athlete
• Identifying high-risk sports for developing energy deficiency
• Psychological and physiological impacts of inadequate energy
• Importance of early detection and intervention strategies
• Key roles of nutrition and hydration in athlete health
• Holistic approaches to treatment, involving multiple disciplines
• Empowering parents and coaches to support athletes effectively
• Importance of addressing hormonal imbalances with appropriate therapies

References: 

– NASPAG Essentials of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Chapter 13
– Reproductive Health Management of Female Adolescent Athletes With Relative-Energy Deficiency in Sport by Mary Romano and Amy Sass in Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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