Menstrual pattern and contraceptive choices of Portuguese athletes.
Filipa Mendes CoutinhoAlexandre Rebelo-MarquesRenato AndradeJoão Espregueira-MendesTeresa BombasPaulo MouraPublished in: The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception (2021)
Most athletes had the perception that performance varies throughout the month. The majority of participants do not report amenorrhoea and have monthly menses. The use of contraceptive methods is reportedly high, benefit cycle control and apparently without any physical inconvenience.