Endometriosis and Eating Disorders: what’s the link?
Endometriosis isn’t pleasant. And when there’s an eating disorder involved with endometriosis, it can get really tricky. But with the right information and knowledge, you can nourish yourself to benefit both the endo and the recovery.
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea (FHA) - Information and Treatment for Dancers
The occurrence of sescondary amenorrhoea can be up to around 69% in dancers. The main cause is the intense physical training which leads to negative enrgy balance.
Even if a dancer ‘looks’ healthy, sudden increase in training or decrease in energy intake can trigger reduction in oestrogen production, leading to the loss of period.
How the period cycle affects your body and eating
Understanding your period cycle and the associated fluctuations in mood, appetite and physical capacity, can help you with self care planning.