There is no question that regular participation in sport & physical activity promotes & maintains a healthy life. However, a poor match between dietary energy intake & the energy expended due to training may lead to menstrual abnormalities & low estrogen levels, which can affect bone deposition & strength.

Some female athletes struggle to balance the needs of their body with the energetic & psychological demands of their sport. For those who cannot reconcile this challenge, they may face health challenges in addition to an early exit from sport & unreached potential.