E17 - Taylor Ryan: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Lost Period & How to Get it Back
Description
Hanah Mills interviews fellow Sports Dietitian, Taylor Ryan, about the critical issue of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) among athletes. The conversation explores the common problem of under-fueling, the various health & performance related implications associated with HA, and what measures you can take to start resolving this.
(0:00 ) - Introduction to Taylor Ryan
(1:36 ) - Why Is Underfueling So Common in Athletes
(4:03 ) - What Is HA & the Different Types?
(8:30 ) - Causes & the Role of Stress
(12:29 ) - Signs, Symptoms & Negative Health Effects
(22:51 ) - Osteopenia Concerns
(25:50 ) - Cardiovascular Health
(29:53 ) - Mental Health
(32:56 ) - Performance Detriments
(35:08 ) - Resolving HA Thorugh Nutrition & How to Navigate Fear of Weight Gain
(41:44 ) - The Role of Healthy Fats
(45:36 ) - Benefits of Seeing a Psychologist in the Process
(47:18 ) - Is It Possible to Fully Recover From HA & Maintian High Athletic Performance?
(48:06 ) - How Can Coaches and Teamates Help Manage This?
(50:25 ) - Common Misconceptions
(53:43 ) - FInal Notes
Taylor Ryan: @the_sportsdietitian
Hanah Mills: @hanahmills
United States
