April 17th 2021 at 09:01:47 GMT +0300
Female athletes have periods too at the end of the month; and sometimes ‘roll’ just before a critical game, impacting their overall performance.
Several studies explain how the menstrual cycle affects performance of sportswomen. Apparently, women are more susceptible to injuries during their menses and a few days after.
This period is known as the follicular phase; described as the time between the first day of the period and ovulation. At this stage, estrogen rises as the egg prepares to be released, changing hormone levels that affect ligament properties.
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