6 - Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S)

Dr. Susan Kaufman is joined by Dr. Mary Romano, a PAG physician from Vanderbilt and the current president of NASPAG, to discuss Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) previously knows as the Female Athlete Triad. Outline:• Highlights of a case study involving a 17-year-old athlete• Identifying high-risk sports for developing energy deficiency• Psychological and physiological impacts of inadequate energy• Importance of early detection and intervention strategies• Key roles of nutrition and hydration in athlete health• Holistic approaches to treatment, involving multiple disciplines• Empowering parents and coaches to support athletes effectively• Importance of addressing hormonal imbalances with appropriate therapiesReferences: - NASPAG Essentials of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Chapter 13- Reproductive Health Management of Female Adolescent Athletes With Relative-Energy Deficiency in Sport by Mary Romano and Amy Sass in Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent GynecologyWhat is PAG?Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.Want to test your knowledge?PAG WebEd cases are a great way to review our podcast content.