Self-reported reproductive health of retired elite women's footballers: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary objective of this study was to describe the self-reported reproductive health of retired elite women's footballers with specific reference to menstrual function, pregnancy and motherhood, contraceptive use and pelvic floor function.

Methods

An electronic survey was disseminated to women's footballers (18 years or older) who had retired from elite football within 10 years of completing the survey.

Results

69 respondents completed the survey (mean age 35.8 years, mean age at retirement 30.3 years). One-third of participants self-reported experiencing at least one episode of amenorrhoea (>3 months without menstruation) for reasons other than hormonal contraceptive use or pregnancy. Three participants (mean age of 41 years, range 30-54) reported hav

SUBMITTER: Carmody S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529591 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature