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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Oral Contraceptives may not be the answer for women with amenorrhea

Posted July 19, 2007 at 04:30 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Injury & Rehab, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Her News, Special Features

It’s a sad fact that anorexia nervosa is a common problem among young women, particularly female athletes. Not only does undernourishment compromise the athletic abilities of these young competitors, but, more importantly, malnourishment means the risk for early-onset osteoporosis, thanks to the secondary amenorrhea…

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