63: Not only about the period

Summary. In this Family Week episode, we discuss Relative Energy Deficient in Sports (RED-S) Syndrome. We describe what it is, things to understand about it, and use two specific articles to further color the conversation. Enjoy!

Physical health & symptoms of RED-S in fitness athletes
Qualitative exploration of RED-S in endurance athletes

Topics covered. Alex's bad luck with her car continues. Ali's hatred of the heat and her allergies. Michele's bountiful harvest and love of plums. Shout-outs to awesome people on Twitter. What is RED-S syndrome? What is the difference between it and the Female Athlete Triad? Why is this a big deal? Are males affected too? What are the symptoms of RED-S? What are the physiological effects? What are the psychological effects? What's the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder. What are the back and forth dynamic between mental health and RED-S? The nature of RED-S in fitness athletes. The presentation of RED-S in endurance athletes. The importance of words and phrasing. The difficulty of "recovering" from RED-S. The struggle with diagnosing it. The struggle of managing it if someone doesn't fit into a diagnosis. The struggles of an issue but not being to the point of medical diagnosis (aka, "sub-clinical" presentation). And more.

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