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The incidence of bone stress injuries in female athletes increases significantly with the cumulative number of Female Athlete Triad-related risk factors, rising from approximately 15-20% for single factors to 30-50% for combined factors.

For female athletes, injury risk is not just about how much you train, but your metabolic health. If you have low bone density, low body weight, irregular periods, or high dietary restraint, your risk of stress fractures multiplies. To prevent injury, you must address these underlying Triad factors—specifically ensuring adequate energy availability and bone health—rather than just modifying training volume.