How Too Much Exercise Can Hurt Fertility | Paula Amato, M.D.

Well SupportedSleep disruption in women, particularly shift workers, can lead to menstrual cycle disruption or impairment.

Partially SupportedInsufficient energy due to high exercise expenditure can cause the body to shut down reproductive functions.

Partially SupportedFor some extreme athletes, periods may stop altogether, a condition known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).

Partially SupportedThe lack of estrogen production associated with exercise-induced amenorrhea negatively impacts bone health.

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