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September 5, 2025Journal of the International Society of Sports NutritionOpen Access

Cycle-informed readiness: changes in training and nutrition throughout the female warfighter menstrual cycle

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TSTina E. SergiJHJeffery L. Heileson

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Overview

Survey reports training adjustments due to menstrual cycle symptoms in active-duty females, suggesting nutritional interventions

Key Points

  • A majority of participants, 64.8%, adjusted their training due to symptoms from the menstrual and contraceptive cycles.
  • Common reported side effects affecting training included stomach pain (48.2%), lower back pain (47.5%), and bloating (43.2%).
  • Only 18.5% of surveyed females planned their training according to their menstrual cycle, indicating a lack of cycle-informed training strategies.
  • The findings highlight the need for specific nutrition education to better manage menstrual cycle symptoms and enhance performance.

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Sergi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c238d2b210217d64779be7https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2025.2550194
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