Prevalence and Self-Perceived Experiences With the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives Among Competitive Female Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes in Norway: The FENDURA Project

Prevalence and Self-Perceived Experiences With the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives Among Competitive Female Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes in Norway: The FENDURA Project

PurposeTo investigate the prevalence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use by female cross-country (XC) skiers and biathletes competing at a national and/or international level, their reasons for HC use, and to compare negative symptoms related to the HC-/menstrual cycle in HC users and non-HC users. A...

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Main Authors: Tina P. Engseth, Erik P. Andersson, Guro S. Solli, Bente Morseth, Tor Oskar Thomassen, Dionne A. Noordhof, Øyvind Sandbakk, Boye Welde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:
combined hormonal contraceptives
endurance
female athletes
hormonal contraceptives
progestin-only hormonal contraceptives
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.873222/full

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