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The regular menstrual cycle and athletic performance.

R G Eston

    Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
    |November 1, 1984
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    Athletic performance may fluctuate during the menstrual cycle, but research shows conflicting results. Individual variability and exercise type significantly impact performance more than menstrual cycle phases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Science
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Women's Health

    Background:

    • The menstrual cycle's influence on athletic performance is a long-standing area of interest and debate.
    • Studies have explored physical, psychological, and physiological changes related to hormonal fluctuations during the cycle.
    • Previous research suggests potential performance decrements during the premenstrual phase and specific physiological adaptations in follicular and luteal phases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and analyze existing evidence on the effects of the normal menstrual cycle on athletic performance.
    • To examine how different phases of the menstrual cycle impact various physiological and psychological factors relevant to athletes.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of surveyed literature on menstrual cycle effects on athletic performance.
    • Analysis of studies examining psychological, perceptual, physiological, and metabolic parameters across the menstrual cycle.

    Main Results:

    • Significant conflict and variability exist within the literature regarding menstrual cycle's impact on performance.
    • Reported performance variations may be more influenced by inter-individual differences, exercise specifics, and nutritional status than the cycle itself.

    Conclusions:

    • The evidence for a consistent, significant effect of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance is inconclusive.
    • Further research should account for substantial intersubject variability and external factors when investigating cycle-related performance changes.

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