Menstrual disturbances are common among female athletes, and oral contraceptives (OCs)
are often recommended as estrogen substitution. However, there is little information about …

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

It is now estimated that the prevalence of oral contraceptive use in athletic women matches
that of women in the general population. The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) reduces cycle …

Background: Oral contraceptives are commonly used by women athletes. However, their
effect on athletic performance is unclear. Objectives: To examine the effects of a moderate …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) on skeletal
health, soft tissue injury, and performance in female athletes. METHODS: A literature review …

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 purpose was to analyze the influence of oral contraceptive use on body composition
and strength levels in trained women. Twenty-three resistance-trained women participated …

Gonadal steroids are altered by the reproductive system's adaptation to conditioning
exercise. Contraceptive options for the athletic woman include all measures appropriate for …

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 …