WEBINAR: Iron for female athletes
Non-returnable
$75.00
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An AIS FPHI collaborative event with Dr Alannah McKay focused on the prevalence of iron deficiency in female athletes, impact of menstruation, and influence of female sex hormones on iron regulation and absorption.
SMA Members can access this event for FREE via the 'PD Event Recordings' in their member portal.
This webinar is available for purchase until 22 April 2025.
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On Tuesday 23 April 2024, Dr Alannah McKay, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Australian Catholic University, explored the representation of females with iron focused research, prevalence of iron deficiency in female athletes, impact of menstruation and heavy menstrual bleeding on iron status, potential influence of female sex hormones on iron regulation and absorption, and practical advice on screening female athletes to avoid anaemia.
This event is part of our PD event collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport, Female Performance & Health Initiative (AIS FPHI). It was facilitated by AIS Project Lead, Dr Rachel Harris.
