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Misty was born on July 30th, 1997. She was born at Kaiser Permante Medical Center. Misty is the daughter of Butch May and Barbara May. Her dad missed her birth, "...as luck would have it, Dad missed my grand entrance." (page 31)

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When Misty was around 5 years old she was enrolled into dance. Her dad did not see the purpose in purchasing dance costumes for every dance recital. Misty realized that they lived paycheck to paycheck basically all her life. She would overhear her mother say, ""I hope your dad gets paid this week. We need the money."" (page 41)

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Misty has always been around volleyball. Both her parents played volleyball. They met at the volleyball courts. But it wasn't until Misty May-Treanor was 8 years old she become an official volleyball player. This is also when she played in her first tournament.

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Her parents suffered from alcoholism for a long time. Her parents have always celebrated everything with alcohol growing up. She never thought it was a problem until one day. At 8 years old, she had to call her grandparents as it was very scary for her, "...I was worried for my safety. So I picked up the phone, and I called my grandparents." (page 60) I can't imagine how scared she was to see her mom that way.

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At age 11, Misty's dad decided it was finally time to sober up. This was not a random thought but it came through a tragedy. After leaving the bar late at night, a motorcyclist drove into his car at an intersection. Butch, her dad, was okay but the other guy sadly did not make it, "Miraculously, he escaped injury, but the motorcyclist wasn't as lucky." (page 61)This is when he was suggested that it was time to sober up.

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In eighth grade Misty and her parents made the big move over to Orange County. They moved into a three bedroom home in Costa Mesa. She was extremely happy to finally have a house. That happiness lasted a very little. She felt like a complete outsider there. Like any kid, she missed her friends.

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Her mom started to get sober in 1992 when Misty was about 15 years old. She believes that her mom wanted to get sober due to seeing how much progress her dad has done. Her mom seemed to be happier after getting sober. She believes that her parents getting sober had a huge impact on their family. They were more open and closer as a family then they have ever been, "Our lives together became much more meaningful." (page 68)

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Misty May-Treanor was so stressed her first-year of college. Juggling volleyball practice, track practices and keeping up with her grades quickly became a lot. All this stress caused her to develop Athletic Amenorrhoea. Athletic Amenorrhoea is very likely in female athletes.

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Amenorrhoea is the absence of menstrual periods. Women who are elite athletes or who exercise a lot on a regular basis are at risk of developing athletic amenorrhoea.Exercise-related hormones and low levels of body fat are thought to affect how the sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) work. If left untreated, long-term complications of athletic amenorrhoea include increased risk of broken bones and premature ageing.For a doctor to diagnose athletic amenorrhoea, all other possible causes, such as certain reproductive disorders, need to be eliminated first. Treatment options include exercising less or, in some cases, starting hormone therapy.

The menstrual cycle

Brain structures called the hypothalamus and pituitary gland control the menstrual cycle. The hypothalamus triggers the pituitary gland to make hormones that trigger the ovaries to make oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones make the lining of the uterus (womb) thicker to prepare the body for pregnancy.

If pregnancy does not happen, hormone levels drop and the lining of the uterus comes away. This is called a period, or menstruation. The cycle then happens again.

Disorders of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland or ovaries can affect menstruation, causing amenorrhoea.

Symptoms of athletic amenorrhoea

Symptoms of athletic amenorrhoea can include:

no periods for at least three months

irregular and heavy periods that only happen four times or less each year.

Causes of athletic amenorrhoea

Athletic amenorrhoea can be caused by a range of factors related to over-exercising, which can include:

low levels of body fat - the female body cannot menstruate below a certain percentage of body fat

exercise-related hormones - exercising makes the body release certain hormones, such as beta endorphins and catecholamines. High levels of these hormones are thought to affect how oestrogen and progesterone work

emotional stress - strong, negative emotions can affect the hypothalamus

disordered eating - such as crash dieting and skipping meals.

High-risk sports for athletic amenorrhoea

Athletic amenorrhoea may be more common in women who play very intense sports, such as:

Long-term complications of athletic amenorrhoea

The long-term complications of untreated athletic amenorrhoea include:

reduced fertility - women are less likely to get pregnant if they do not menstruate regularly, but athletic amenorrhoea has no effect on long-term fertility once regular menstruation returns

high levels of blood - are caused by an oestrogen-related fall in the ratio of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) to bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL)

loss of bone density - this may cause osteopenia (low bone density, but not low enough to be osteoporosis) or (brittle bones that break easily), especially if peak bone density has not yet been reached because of age

premature ageing - the skin loses its flexibility because of low levels of oestrogen.

Diagnosis of athletic amenorrhoea

For a doctor to diagnose athletic amenorrhoea, all other possible causes, such as certain reproductive disorders, need to be eliminated first.

Tests can include:

, which can be either a urine or blood test

physical examination to check overall health and see if other sexual characteristics, such as breasts and pubic hair, have developed

medical history, including gynaecological history and contraceptive methods used

hormone tests to check how the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovaries are working

other scans, which can include CT scans and ultrasounds of the reproductive system.

Treatment for athletic amenorrhoea

Treatment options for athletic amenorrhoea depend on the person, but can include:

exercising less often or choosing sports that are not as intense

putting on two or three kilograms of body fat

starting the combined oral contraceptive pill or hormone therapy if dietary changes and reduced exercise do not result in regular menstruation returning

making dietary changes such as increasing calcium and daily kilojoules

taking calcium supplements to increase bone strength and prevent osteoporosis

seeking counselling if an eating disorder is an issue.

Where to get help

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Amenorrhoea is the absence of menstrual periods. Women who are elite athletes or who exercise a lot on a regular basis are at risk of developing athletic amenorrhoea.Exercise-related hormones and low levels of body fat are thought to affect how the sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) work.

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During the 1994 US Olympic Festival, Misty was the only high school player. She was not allowed to try out that year as she was too young. The following year Misty was one out of 4 college freshman to attend and play, "...I was one of only four college freshman to play in the 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival in Boulder, Colorado." (page 115) She was then promoted to the US national A1 team.

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The U.S. Olympic Festival was an amateur multi-sport event held in the United States by the United States Olympic Committee in the years between Olympic Games. Started in 1978 as an American counterpart to the communist Spartakiade - a similar event held on a quadrennial basis by the former Soviet Union and its former satellite in East Germany. As the competitive position of U.S. athletes in the Olympics slipped relative to that of the Soviets and East Germans, it was felt the U.S. needed some kind of multi-sports event to simulate the Olympic experience. It was originally called the National Sports Festival and was the nation's largest amateur sporting event, before ending in 1995.

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The U.S. Olympic Festival was an amateur multi-sport event held in the United States by the United States Olympic Committee in the years between Olympic Games. Started in 1978 as an American counterpart to the communist Spartakiade - a similar event held on a quadrennial basis by the former Soviet Union and its former satellite in East Germany.

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Misty May-Treanor is a victim of Sexual Assault. It all happened in August of the year 1997. It occurred in her rental after a party. She never spoke about this publicly, "It wasn't something I talked about..." because she was not a, "volleyball icon..." (page 102) She knew it was not something to be humiliated but she was embarrassed. She told very little people and discussed it with almost nobody.

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Misty May-Treanor realized that she was getting sick of indoor volleyball. She did not want to have the resentment for the sport. She decided it was time to proceed with beach volleyball. Misty told her parents, ""I'm going to try this beach thing..."" (page 120)

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During her training for the 2000 Olympics, she got a call from her mom in January of the year 2000. Her grandparents from her mom's side both died from Cancer. This came as sad news to her, "My first thought was, "My mom's going to die."" (page 127) This was basically the end of the world for her.

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Months after her moms diagnostic, Holly and Misty qualified for the 2000 Olympics. She believes, "It was a triumph for Holly and me to qualify for the Olympics..." (page 138) Holly became very useful during this time. She would tell Misty how to handle the demands from people. They ended up finishing fifth.

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On May 9th, 2002, Barbara May, her mother, lost her battle to cancer. Misty was playing a tournament, she wanted to go spend her moms' last moments with her but was stopped by her dad. On her way after the tournament she was stopped by a police officer. She blamed herself for not arriving on time, "I missed Mom's dying by five minute." (page 167) Misty was told by her dad that her, "Mom had died peacefully..." (page 167) Misty wrote letters to her mom as a way to handle her grief. (chapter 14)

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Misty May-Treanor graduated from Long Beach with her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. She graduated on May 29th, 2002. This was 20 days after her mom's death. She knew her mom would want her to move forward.

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She met her husband Matt Treanor at the Sports Medical Institution. This happened in November of the year 2003. He was a Major League Baseball player. He played the position of the catcher. She went on her first date with him on January 23rd, 2004. They were inseparable, "I knew it was going to be a milestone." (page 193)

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Matthew Aaron Treanor (born March 3, 1976) is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Treanor attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California and was a standout baseball player. As a senior, he was a second-team All-America pick and was named to the all-tournament team at the Upper Deck high school baseball tournament.

Treanor was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a high school player in 1994 MLB draft. He played with the Gulf Coast Royals in 1994, the Springfield Sultans in 1995, the Lansing Lugnuts in 1996 and the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 1997.

He was traded to the Florida Marlins in 1997 for Matt Whisenant. Treanor spent 10 years in the minor leagues-7 in Single-A-before finally making his MLB debut on June 2, 2004 against the Cincinnati Reds when he went 1 for 3 with a run scored. In the highlight of his season, Treanor recorded his first RBI on a walk-off single against the Chicago White Sox on June 17.

He played with the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate, the Calgary Cannons then the Albuquerque Isotopes, being called up to the MLB twice in 2004. In 2005, Treanor played his first full season with the Marlins, as a backup to starting catcher Paul Lo Duca. He showed off his defensive prowess on April 15 against the Washington Nationals, when he threw out all three base runners who attempted to steal. Treanor hit his first MLB home run against Daniel Cabrera of the Baltimore Orioles on June 20, 2006. In 2006, he led NL catchers in caught stealing percentage, at 47.1%.

On December 10, 2008, Treanor was released by the Florida Marlins in order to make room on the team's 40-man roster for the Rule 5 draft on December 11, 2008.

On December 18, 2008, Treanor signed with the Detroit Tigers. In April 2009, he suffered from a bone spur on his right hip and was placed on the disabled list for the remainder of the season. He was released from the Tigers at the conclusion of the 2009 season and granted free agency. Treanor only played in four games with Detroit.

On December 18, 2009, Treanor signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers with an invitation to spring training, however on March 22 he was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Ray Olmedo. On April 27, Treanor doubled and homered against the White Sox, a game in which he had his first extra base hits with the Rangers. On June 15, Treanor returned to Florida to face his former team for the first time in interleague play, and hit a go-ahead two-RBI triple in the ninth inning and lifted the Rangers to a 3-2 win. On July 23, Treanor was injured trying to beat a throw to first base when he tripped over Angels' first baseman Kevin Frandsen.

On March 28, 2011, the Rangers traded Treanor to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations. He was the 2011 Opening Day catcher for the Royals. On April 3, he hit a three-run walk-off homer in the 13th inning to beat the Anaheim Angels 12-9. On July 31, he was placed on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion after a collision with Matt LaPorta of the Cleveland Indians.

On August 31, 2011, the Royals traded Treanor to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. In 2011, he batted .214 with 3 home runs, between the two teams.

On November 15, 2011, Treanor signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Serving as the backup to Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, he spot-started throughout the season. On July 22, in New York, Treanor hit a two-run single in the top of the 12th inning, sparking a 5-run rally to beat the New York Mets 8-3. He played in 36 games in 2012 for the Dodgers, hitting .175. On October 29, the Dodgers elected to decline Treanor's club option for 2013 worth $950K, instead paying him the $150K buyout.

On December 17, 2013, Treanor signed a minor league deal, with an invitation to spring training, with the Cleveland Indians. He retired on May 8, 2014.

In November 2003, Treanor met beach volleyball star Misty May at a sports therapy facility in California. They became engaged in March 2004 and married that November. They have three children: daughter Malia Barbara, born on June 3, 2014, as well as twins, daughters Mele Elizarin and Mia Kanoelani, born in November 2017.

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Matthew Aaron Treanor (born March 3, 1976) is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Treanor attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California and was a standout baseball player.

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It was finally time. The moment Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh had been training for; The 2004 Olympics. They won the first game 21 to 17, Then 18 to 7, and lastly 21 to 11. This left them both with a victory. Just like that they won their first Gold Medal together. They became the first U.S. Women's team to win a gold medal in beach volleyball. Misty knew her mom would be so proud of her as she spread her ashes around.

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May / Walsh vs. Adriana / Shelda,  Athens 2004 Final Olympics  USA vs. BRA

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Misty May-Treanor and Matt Treanor got married on November 13th, 2004. Jodie Torromeo was her maid of honor. Alongside her maid of honor she had 6 other bridesmaids. Matt wanted a small wedding but Misty wanted to it to be very special, ""No I want to be a princess..."" (page 197) All the planning was hectic due to all the Olympic stuff so she opted for an event planner, Kathy Jo Peterson.

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Almost immediately after 2004 Olympics, Kerri Walsh and Misty decided to participate in the 2008 Olympics. It became stressful to them as they were now considered one of the best beach volleyball teams. Their expectations and pressure became so overwhelming. Luckily, They won the Gold Medal award for beach volleyball. They had done it, 2 time gold medal award winners. After the Olympics, Misty spread her moms ashes as a way to honor her.

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Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings Win Gold Beijing 2008

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Misty turned down post-Olympic stuff to participate in Dancing with the stars. She interviewed with them a couple months before the Olympics but never heard back. She could not believe what winning Gold Olympic medals could bring. It was the best project she could take one. She knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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While she could compete for a 3rd gold medal, she does not feel the need. She has made so much sacrifice for those 2 gold medals. She does not feel the need to make even more sacrifice. She wants to start a family, settle down, and just enjoy life.