Explain the Health Implications That May Occur with a Disruption

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Essay

Explain the health implications that may occur with a disruption of the menstrual cycle. In which female athletes is amenorrhea most likely to occur?

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Definitions:

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition, text revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline for diagnosing mental disorders used in the United States.

Axis III

a category within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) used to report physical or medical conditions that are potentially relevant to understanding or treating a patient's mental condition.

Physical Disorders

Health conditions that affect the body's structure or function, often requiring medical intervention.

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm or standard, often referring to irregular behaviors, patterns, or processes that may suggest a psychological condition.