Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea (FHA) - Information and Treatment for Dancers
The occurrence of sescondary amenorrhoea can be up to around 69% in dancers. The main cause is the intense physical training which leads to negative enrgy balance.
Even if a dancer ‘looks’ healthy, sudden increase in training or decrease in energy intake can trigger reduction in oestrogen production, leading to the loss of period.
How the period cycle affects your body and eating
Understanding your period cycle and the associated fluctuations in mood, appetite and physical capacity, can help you with self care planning.
Let's talk about the period.
Menstruation is often treated like an annoyance but its one of the vital signs for your body's level of nourishment.