The effect of the menstrual cycle on physical performance is being increasingly recognised
as a key consideration for women's sport and a critical field for further research. This …

Background Menstrual cycle (MC) disorders and MC-related symptoms can have debilitating
effects on the health and performance of female athletes. As the participation of women in …

The authors present opinions based on their applied experiences of working with female
athletes in combination with the existing evidence-based literature. Most of the existing …

The study aimed to develop an understanding of female coaches' and sport science
practitioners' experience and support provision in relation to the menstrual cycle when …

This study aimed to identify what male coaches of elite female team sport athletes want to
know about the menstrual cycle and its influence on athlete health and performance. Using …

The effect of the menstrual cycle on athlete performance, wellbeing and perceived exertion
and fatigue is not well understood. Furthermore, it has not been investigated specifically in …

Objective This study explored the perceived effect of the menstrual cycle (MC) on the
performance of Australian female athletes, preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and/or …

This narrative review evaluated the evidence for buffering agents (sodium bicarbonate,
sodium citrate and beta-alanine), with specific consideration of three discrete scenarios …

This study aimed to investigate the difference in the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of
dysmenorrhea between Japanese female athletes and non-athletes in universities. The …

Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use by female
endurance athletes on different performance levels, their reasons for HC use, and to …