Contraception Choice for Female Endurance Athletes: What's Sport Got to Do With It? A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Stephanie RyallHeidi OhrlingTrent StellingwerffStephanie BlackKristen ReillyJane S ThorntonPublished in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2024)
This exploratory study quantifies and qualifies the lived experiences of female endurance athletes with contraception. hIUDs were the most currently used and well-tolerated contraceptives among participants. This research offers valuable insights for athletes seeking contraception and looking to optimize both performance and health, along with the healthcare professionals guiding them.