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The Journal of Athletic Training
JAT Chat | Sleep, Stress, & Menstrual Dysfunction in Adolescent Female Athletes
23 minutes Posted Aug 28, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction to JAT Chat
Understanding Menstrual Dysfunction
Exploring Lifestyle Factors
Additional Health Conditions
Why Flag Football?
Study Findings and Implications
Next Steps in Research and Practice
Advocating for Awareness and Education
Conclusion and Take-Home Message
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Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Rachel Meyers (Sports Physical Therapist at Children's Hospital Colorado) and Dr. David Howell (Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine) about their recent publication, "Adolescent Female Athletes With Menstrual Dysfunction Report Worse Sleep and Stress Than Those Without Menstrual Dysfunction". They explain what menstrual dysfunction is, discuss related conditions, and emphasize the importance of early screening, education, and the athletic trainer's role in prevention and care.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0583.24