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Female Athlete Triad — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateAdolescent MedicineFemale Athlete TriadRACP Paediatrics

A 14-year-old girl presents with secondary amenorrhoea for 6 months. She has a BMI of 17 kg/m2 and exercises 3 hours daily. She has stress fractures. What is this triad called?

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Correct answer: C — Female athlete triad (relative energy deficiency in sport)

The female athlete triad (now encompassed within RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) includes energy deficiency (with or without disordered eating), menstrual dysfunction (amenorrhoea), and low bone mineral density (stress fractures). Management focuses on increasing energy intake, reducing exercise, and addressing any underlying eating disorder.

Reference: RACP – 2024 – Paediatric Curriculum: Adolescent Health