Why does amenorrhea become more likely in the luteal phase due to excessive exercise?

💡 Explanation

Amenorrhea in excessive exercise during the luteal phase increases because an energy deficit interferes with the pulsatile release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), therefore impairing normal hormonal cycles, rather than a direct impact from estrogen or LH.

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