Purpose: To identify the period prevalence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use and
characterize the perceived side effects associated with the menstrual cycle and HC use …

Objective: To identify the prevalence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use, menstrual cycle
disturbances, and self-perceived physical and emotional symptoms related to the menstrual …

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

Purpose: Menstruation and menstrual symptoms are commonly cited barriers to physical
activity in women. The delay or avoidance of menstruation through extended oral …

Objectives To assess the knowledge of Australian elite female athletes surrounding the
menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives. Design Cross sectional survey. Methods Australian …

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 …

Background This study was conducted to examine the effect of oral contraceptives on
endogenous reproductive hormone levels in order to assess the suitability of oral …

Coaches consider various competencies (eg conditioning, nutrition, skills and tactics), when
planning sessions, though rarely the impact of menstruation on the efficacy of training and …

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 …