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Women's sport: Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries (www.bbc.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by RegularJoe@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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Teams of scientists are researching the unique ways that elite sport affects the female body – how breasts alter the way you run, but the right sports bra could give you the edge; how the menstrual cycle could impact performance and what role period trackers could play; and why is there a higher risk of some injuries, and what can be done to avoid them?

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[–] scytale@piefed.zip 55 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can’t imagine having to play your best at the highest level of your sport while on your period. That sucks.

[–] Squirrelsdrivemenuts@lemmy.world 24 points 2 weeks ago

Apparently you're quite strong during your period and most women have their weakest time the week before it starts.