UEFA consensus statement on menstrual cycle tracking in women's football.

ABSTRACT: Menstrual cycle tracking is increasingly recognised as an important aspect of supporting female athletes. However, its application in football remains inconsistent and under-researched. This consensus statement, initiated by the Union of European Football Associations Medical and Anti-Doping Unit, provides evidence-informed guidance on best practices for menstrual cycle tracking in women's football. Developed using the RAND-UCLA appropriateness method, the consensus involved a multidisciplinary expert panel that reviewed the literature and reached agreement on 82 statements across five key domains: the rationale for tracking, meaningful metrics, appropriate methods, implementation strategies and methodological considerations for research. The consensus underscores that while current eviden

SUBMITTER: Verhagen E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458775 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature