amenorrhea primary
absence of menstrual cycles by age 15 in previously non-menstruating girls even when other normal post-pubertal development is present
amenorrhea secondary
when menstrual bleeding has not occurred for at least 3-6 consecutive menstrual cycles in women who have already had at least one previous menstruation
possible causes for amenorrhea
low body weight or fat; intense training before menarche; increased psychological stress; low energy availability
osteoporosis
a decrease in bone density that enhances bone fragility and increases the risk of fractures
how can exercise affect osteoporosis
mechanical loading effect of exercise training on BMD may be considered a protective factor
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation without pelvic abnormalities; symptoms include vomiting
how does a female’s thermoregulatory response differ
more body fat; lower physical fitness level; higher skin and core temperature; higher HR; lower sweat rate; beneficial in cold; detrimental in heat
FITT principle for pregnant women
F: 3-4 d/wk; I: moderate intensity (40-60% VO2R; 12-14 RPE) for BMI<25
reasons for modification/termination of exercise for pregnant women
calf pain/swelling; chest pain or weakness; decreased fetal movement; vaginal bleeding; dyspnea at rest
special considerations for pregnant women
gradually increase activity if previously sedentary; consult physician if obese or with gestational diabetes/hypertension; avoid contact sports
why do females have an increased risk for knee injuries
greater pelvic width; increased tibial rotation; knee instability; increased Q angle; weaker quadriceps muscles; hormonal changes
how is depression diagnosed
what symptoms must be present
cognitive behavioral therapy
treatment focusing on modifying maladaptive thoughts and addressing behavioral deficits that maintain depression
special considerations for depression
symptoms may interfere with exercise; recognize comorbidities; can affect chronic disease; associated with unhealthy lifestyle behaviors
FITT principle for depression
F: 5x/week; I: 60-75% HRR; T: 40-60 min; T: gross motor activities such as walking or biking
how does depression affect adherence
depression is associated with decreased adherence
recommendations for adherence
expect nonadherence; avoid judgment or blame; treat as learning opportunity; know depression symptoms and treatment options; express warmth while maintaining boundaries
diabetes
group of metabolic diseases with inability to produce sufficient insulin or use it properly resulting in hyperglycemia
insulin
hormone from pancreatic beta cells required by fat
hyperglycemia
high blood glucose; risk for vascular disease and neuropathies
symptoms of diabetes
polydipsia (excessive thirst); polyuria (excessive urine); unexplained weight loss; slow-healing infections/cuts; blurry vision; fatigue; polyphagia (excessive eating)
type 1 diabetes
immune-mediated; destruction of pancreatic beta cells; occurs in childhood/adolescence; 5-10% of diabetics; ketoacidosis possible; insulin required
PICK 1
P: pancreas no insulin; I: insulin required; C: childhood; K: ketoacidosis; 1: type 1
GARROT
G: genetics; A: adults; R: resistance to insulin; R: risk factors (SHADO: sedentary