Menstrual cycle and training load in female athletes
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how high training loads affect female athletes of different skill levels and how the timing of the menstrual cycle plays a role. It helps understand how to better plan training without risking health.
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Who can take part
- You are a female athlete who either competes at a national or international level (elite) or exercises at least 3 hours per week (non-elite).
- You are not currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant in the next year.
- You do not regularly use drugs that could affect your performance, including performance-enhancing drugs.
- You do not have a medical condition or recent injury that could affect your performance or health.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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