Emily, this is such an important topic that often flies under the radar in sports and fitness circles. The normalization of missed periods as a “side effect” of athletic dedication has such dangerous implications for long-term health. It’s troubling that doctors aren’t always informed enough to look into underlying issues like the female athlete triad or to ask more questions around nutrition and exercise patterns. Thank you for sharing your story and shedding light on this crucial aspect of female health hopefully, it sparks more awareness and change in both medical and athletic communities.