Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health or a medical condition.

In this episode of Female Athlete Answers, host Sela sits down with Dr. Lindsey Burnett, a urogynecologist and assistant professor at UC San Diego who directs the Pelvic Health After Birth clinic. Together they break down pelvic floor health for active women and athletes: the most common issues Dr. Burnett sees, which symptoms are worth getting evaluated, and why supporting your pelvic floor means training its full dynamic range — the ability to both contract and fully relax — including coordinating those muscles with your breath.

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Learn more about the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at UC San Diego: https://humanperformance.ucsd.edu/

Explore more resources from Stanford's FASTR (Female Athlete Science and Translational Research) Program: https://fastr.stanford.edu/education/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health or a medical condition.

In this episode of Female Athlete Answers, host Sela sits down with Dr. Amy Leu, a clinical health sciences professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine (Department of Family Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine) and team physician for collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes. Together they tackle one of the most common questions in women's sports: is it normal to lose your period when you're training hard? Dr. Leu explains why a healthy menstrual cycle is a sign of overall health, what parents and athletes should watch for, and the menstrual changes worth paying attention to beyond a missing period.

Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit your suggestion anonymously here.

Learn more about the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at UC San Diego: https://humanperformance.ucsd.edu/

Explore more resources from Stanford's FASTR (Female Athlete Science and Translational Research) Program: https://fastr.stanford.edu/education/