An audit of hormonal contraceptive use in Women's Super League soccer players; implications on symptomology.

Lloyd J F Parker Kirsty Jayne Elliott-Sale Marcus P Hannon James P Morton Graeme L Close

Published in: Science & medicine in football (2021)

Most WSL players do not currently use HCs (72%). Most HC users reported benefits of HC usage, whilst most non-HC users reported negative symptoms especially around menstruation. Practitioners should track players' MCs to help minimise discomfort and maximise performance.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
primary care
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
high school
skeletal muscle
depressive symptoms
adipose tissue
physical activity