How the menstrual cycle affects exercise recovery
Part of Immune system & allergy, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how your immune system responds and recovers after strength training at different points in your menstrual cycle. It may help researchers understand how to tailor exercise for women.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You weigh at least 110 pounds.
- You have been lifting weights at least 3 times a week for the past 6 months (including at least one leg workout per week).
- You have regular periods and are not using any hormonal birth control or an IUD for the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, not planning to become pregnant, and willing to avoid exercise, alcohol, and caffeine before lab visits.
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