How to Get My Period Back as an Endurance Athlete

As a female endurance athlete, menstrual health is as critical as your physical training. Yet, you may be facing a silent issue-amenorrhea (loss of your period or menstrual cycle)-and asking yourself, “How to get my period back?”

Not just a matter of reproductive health, the loss of a regular menstrual cycle can impact your long-term bone health, cardiovascular function, and overall well-being. Understanding why this happens and how to address it is key to sustaining both your endurance performance and health.

Hi! As a sports dietitian and female endurance athlete I have also asked myself how to get my period back. Unfortunately, this is something I suffered while I was in college in my early adult years before I knew about the impact nutrition had on my menstrual health.

• In this blog, you will learn about:
• Understanding causes of amenorrhea
• The role of nutrition in menstrual health
• Lifestyle & training adjustments to support menstrual health
• When to seek professional help