Women of reproductive age experience regular physical changes in their bodies due to
hormonal alterations during the course of their ovulatory menstrual cycles, as well as during …

The female athlete, during her reproductive years, has a complex and ever-changing milieu
of female steroid hormones, whether it is the endogenous variations in estradiol and …

Many female athletes are concerned about performance changes during different phases of
the menstrual cycle. Others are reluctant to take oral contraceptives because of perceived …

Some reports suggest variation in physiological responses and athletic performance, for
female athletes at specific phases of the menstrual cycle. However, inconsistent findings are …

The endocrine equilibrium which regulates reproductive function in women can be affected
by physical and psychological factors. Blood levels of hormones depend on a balance …

Sports performance is a multifaceted entity, determined by a multitude of diverse
cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, biomechanical, cellular and enzymatic adaptations. In …

The female reproductive life cycle is one of the most important biological rhythms. From
prepuberty through to menarche, conception, pregnancy, the postpartum period …

ABSTRACT REDMAN, LM, and RP WEATHERBY. Measuring Performance during the
Menstrual Cycle: A Model Using Oral Contraceptives. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 36, No. 1 …

Female athletes train and compete under the potential influence of hormonal fluctuations
during the menstrual cycle or during use of various hormonal contraceptives. Dysmenorrhea …

Women have made tremendous advances in the sporting arena. Progressive legislation for
equality in organized sports and changing societal and cultural views have led to women …