Female Athlete Triad Awareness for Women and Girls in Sports

https://womenshealth.gov/blog/female-athlete-triad-awareness-women-and-girls-sports Dorothy Fink, M.D. At the HHS Office on Women’s Health, we are committed to empowering women and girls to be active in sports and stay healthy throughout life. There are many sports-related conditions that are more common in women compared to men, including stress fractures, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, ankle sprains, and recovery time after concussions. This blog shares the steps women and girls can take to prevent complications associated with the female athlete triad, a condition that can impact their ability to participate in the sports and activities that keep them active.