Menstrual cycle monitoring in applied sport settings: A scoping review
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Objectives
The
aim
of
this
review
was
to
summarise
the
existing
literature
concerning
implementation
menstrual
cycle
tracking
in
applied
sport
settings.
Methods
For
scoping
review,
database
searches
were
conducted
ProQuest,
PubMed,
Scopus,
SportDISCUS,
and
Web
Science.
Screening
performed
by
two
independent
reviewers
identify
academic
publications
that
related
concept
Results
Twenty-six
articles
published
between
2001
2024
fulfilled
inclusion
criteria.
These
most
commonly
original
research
(n
=
19)
last
years
20).
One
protocol
paper
six
opinion
journals
also
included.
Twelve
26
recommend
implementing
settings;
many
encourage
providing
education
13)
facilitating
more
open
communication
10)
on
menstrual-related
topics.
Where
conducted,
done
using
calendar-based
methods
alone
5)
or
conjunction
with
urinary
3),
capillary
blood
2)
venous
1)
hormone
measures,
ovulation
test
kits
1).
Conclusions
Menstrual
may
be
a
useful
tool
for
promoting
self-awareness,
identifying
dysfunction,
managing
symptoms.
However,
practice
there
are
potential
risks,
such
as
loss
privacy
misuse
data.
There
is
need
ecologically
valid
tools
can
subtle
disturbances,
make
beneficial
efficient.
Language: Английский
“My biggest learning curve:” an interpretive phenomenological analysis of coaches’ experiences of working with athletes who experience a menstrual cycle
Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: April 27, 2025
Language: Английский
Sport-specific aspects in the management of common health problems in athletes
Journal of science and medicine in sport,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(8), P. 507 - 507
Published: July 16, 2024
Language: Английский
“No, that is not normal”: Psychosocial lived experiences of Elite Athletes living and performing with Menstrual Dysfunctions
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Abstract
Background
With
the
increasing
representation
of
women
in
sports,
addressing
menstrual
health
issues,
specifically
dysfunctions
(MDs),
has
gained
significance.
This
study
aimed
to
gain
a
comprehensive
understanding
experiences
athletes
living
with
MDs
and
how
they
manifest
their
sports
performance
psychological
well-being
Methods
Ten
female
(mean
age
=
24.5,
SD
5.20),
active
retired,
MDs,
including
endometriosis,
polycystic
ovary
syndrome
(PCOS),
primary
dysmenorrhea,
premenstrual
dysphoric
disorder
(PMDD),
for
minimum
one
year,
were
engaged
semi-structured
interviews.
Data
analyses
utilized
Braun
Clarke's
(2019)
six-phase
guide
reflexive
thematic
analysis,
which
incorporated
three-step
coding
process
(Moghaddam,
2006)
an
in-depth
exploration.
Results
A
two-phase
analysis
highlighted
six
key
themes:
medical
impact,
socio-cultural
social
support,
suggestions.
These
themes
illuminate
physical
symptoms
led
challenges
underscore
inadequate
support
received
from
sporting
professionals.
In
second
phase
we
identified
several
barriers
facilitators
as
illustrated
lived
experience
MDs.
are
then
synthesised
into
reccomendations
that
suggest
themselves
offer
insights
can
benefit
other
coaches
practitioners
providing
effective
support.
Conclusions
Study
findings
highlight
athletes'
daily
(MDs)
both
out
sport,
thoughts
on
affect
participation,
sense
self
personal
well-being.
Future
studies
adopt
more
longitudinal
approach,
delving
various
individually
deeper
conduct
focus
groups
personnel,
staff
improved
provisions.
We
recommend
education
programme
asynchronous
format
access
information
CPD
holistic
pathway
athletes.
Language: Английский
The Role of Nutritional Status in Improving Physical Endurance in Athletes: A Literature Review
Samrian Sandi,
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Sayuti Syahara,
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Kamal Firdaus
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et al.
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 451 - 461
Published: June 30, 2024
In
the
context
of
modern
sports
science,
understanding
profound
impact
nutritional
status
on
athletic
performance
has
become
increasingly
crucial.
This
study
aims
to
review
existing
literature
regarding
role
in
increasing
physical
endurance
athletes.
Optimal
plays
an
important
supporting
through
mechanisms
involving
nutrient
intake,
energy
metabolism,
and
post-workout
recovery.
Various
studies
show
that
malnutrition
can
result
decreased
ability,
increased
risk
injury,
slow
Conversely,
adequate
nutrition
improve
muscle
strength,
cardiovascular
endurance,
metabolic
efficiency.
article
summarizes
key
findings
from
various
highlight
importance
macro
micro
nutrition,
hydration,
proper
diet
planning
athletes'
endurance.
The
conclusion
this
underscores
strategies
tailored
individual
needs
athletes
are
essential
achieve
optimal
minimize
injury.
More
research
is
needed
explore
complex
interactions
between
factors
fitness
components.
Language: Английский