Does a woman's menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here's what the science says
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par Sara Chica-Latorre, Phd Candidate and Research Assistant, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra
Michael Pengelly, PhD Candidate, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra
During the Women’s FIFA World Cup, it has been wonderful to see the spotlight turn to female athletes.
There’s always been more research on male athletes compared to female athletes, but the gap is narrowing.
One thing we still don’t know enough about is the effect of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance.
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dimanche 23 juillet 2023
