The female athlete

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Abstract

As the twentieth century progressed, the female athlete became an accepted part of sports in elementary school, junior high, senior high, and college. This discussion covers various aspects of the prepubertal and pubertal female athlete. After an historical perspective, selected comments are provided on psychological and physiologic aspects of the female athlete. Concepts of adolescent gynecology are reviewed, including breast concerns and menstrual dilemmas in relation to sports activity. Exercise during pregnancy is also considered. After reflecting on iron deficiency anemia and stress urinary incontinence, selected comments are provided on injuries in the female athlete. The primary care clinician is encouraged to actively care for the girl and adolescent female who wishes to engage in the joy of sports activities.

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Patel, D. R., Greydanus, D. E., & Omar, H. A. (2021). The female athlete. In Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition (pp. 509–540). Nova Science Publishers, Inc. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199826020-00001

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