The Intricate Web of Fatigue in Women
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Realms of Fatigue
2.1. Psychosocial
2.2. Physical
2.3. Cultural
2.4. Disease Progression/Recovery
3. The Costs of Stress and Fatigue
3.1. Financial
3.2. Medical
3.3. Demographic/Social
4. Potential Solutions
4.1. Supplementation
4.2. Exercise
4.3. Hormone Replacement Therapy
4.4. Psychological Support
5. Conclusions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Mathis BJ. The Intricate Web of Fatigue in Women. Women. 2021; 1(4):267-279. https://doi.org/10.3390/women1040023
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