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September 10, 2025Journal of science and medicine in sportOpen Access

“What are my options here? I don't want to stop training or miss competitions.” Navigating the impact of early years of menstruation in organised sports, among girls 10–16 years

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JSJohn M StrachanMCMeghan Casey

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Mixed methods survey examined how menstruation affects sport participation and training among girls, suggesting significant disruptions.

Key Points

  • Menstruation significantly impacted sport participation, with disruptions reported in training and competition attendance.
  • Fatigue (88.4%), mood (89.1%), and pain (87.5%) were the most commonly reported symptoms among participants aged 10-16 years.
  • The mixed methods online survey included responses from 464 girls, evaluating their menstrual symptoms and experiences during sports.
  • Findings highlight the need for better support strategies for girls navigating their early years of menstruation in organized sports.

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Strachan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795162https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2025.07.006
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