"Amenorhea Isn't Common, It's Normalised" - Understanding RED-S in Female Athletes
The Full of Beans Podcast por Hannah Hickinbotham
Notas del episodio
This week, Han is joined by Cerian Harries - a former elite swimmer and passionate voice for raising awareness around RED-S, amenorrhea, and fuelling properly in sport. After struggling with amenorrhea and an eating disorder during her swimming career, Cerian now shares her story to help other female athletes understand that health and performance can go hand in hand.
This week, we discuss:
- What is RED-S and how it relates to amenorrhea
- Cerian's experience of RED-S and support from her GP and gynaecologist
- Normalisation of period loss in female athletes
- Symptoms of RED-S: fatigue, injury, poor recovery
- The impact of disordered eating in sport
- Role of supportive coaching in addressing body image and food concerns
- Prioritising long-term health over short-term performance
- Fuell ...
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