National team biathletes’ experiences of the menstrual cycle: “it’s something that needs to be heard”
This research outlines the critical need for 'macro' level policies and practices that reduce the perceived impact of MC symptoms on athletes' training and performance. Furthermore, individual variations described in this study highlight the importance of individualised approaches to supporting athletes as they navigate the MC alongside the demands of sport.
Authors
- Helene Jørgensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0588-1631)
- Margie H. Davenport (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5627-5773)
- Tara-Leigh McHugh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6528-9613)
- Nicholas L. Holt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9856-3802)
Institutions
- University of Alberta (CA)
- University of Calgary (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002407
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44
Funders
- Children's Health Research Institute
- Women and Children's Health Research Institute
- University of Alberta