What Effect Does Amenorrhea in Athletes Have on Stress Fractures

question 13

Multiple Choice

What effect does amenorrhea in athletes have on stress fractures?

• A) Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density.
• B) Prevalence of stress fractures is lower in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density.
• C) Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density resulting from exercise.
• D) Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density common in all athletes.

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