Amenorrhea in female marathon runners; why is this a concern and what can you do about it. - Charschan Chiropractic in North Brunswick, NJ and Scotch Plains, NJ

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Amenorrhea in female marathon runners; why is this a concern and what can you do about it. - Charschan Chiropractic in North Brunswick, NJ and Scotch Plains, NJ

Amenorrhea in runners is a condition that causes missed periods. Amenorrhea occurs when the fat level in the athlete gets too low. Since the hormone Estrogen is stored in fat, the lower the fat in the athlete, the lower the hormone level resulting in missed periods. The condition may be masked by birth control bills however, you are more likely to have an injury since you are taking in fewer calories than the body requires. This can also cause m…