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An instructive & enjoyable webinar!
Some (of the many) key messages, mostly about #MenstrualCycle![Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten 👇](https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png)
Due to big intra- and inter-individual variation in hormone levels, it is hard to provide evidence-based guidelines for practicioners to apply
28-days cycle equals
An instructive & enjoyable webinar!
Some (of the many) key messages, mostly about #MenstrualCycle
![Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten 👇](https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png)
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Effect of ovarian hormones on performance? No consensus ![Achselzuckende Frau 🤷♀️](https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f937-200d-2640-fe0f.png)
Are you investigating the effect of sex hormones on X, Y or Z? Day counting is not enough. Be robust and measure the concentration of hormones
Good move to track at least 3 cycles before accepting a pattern
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Ovulation kits can be used for verification of ovulatory cycles... And in fact, anovulatory cycles are quite common.
It may take some time (up to 3 months) for the cycle to get back to normal after coming off oral contraceptives
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If your participant / athlete is not taking hormonal contraceptives and you want to ensure low levels of estrogen and progesterone, do it in the first 3, 4 (maybe 5) days of the cycle
Position statement coming soon!
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