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Exercise-associated amenorrhea: are altered leptin levels an early warning sign?

Abstract
Although the exact cause of the female athlete triad (amenorrhea, disordered eating, and osteoporosis) is unknown, recent research implicates leptin, a hormone that is secreted by adipocytes. Leptin may be an important indicator of nutritional status and may also play a role in reproductive function. Physicians who develop a plan for early recognition and treatment of exercise-induced amenorrhea now may prevent the more serious consequences of osteopenia and osteoporosis later.
AuthorsMichelle P Warren, Russalind H Ramos, Emily M Bronson
JournalThe Physician and sportsmedicine (Phys Sportsmed) Vol. 30 Issue 10 Pg. 41-6 (Oct 2002) ISSN: 0091-3847 [Print] England
PMID20086494 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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