![]() ![]() “Obviously a lot has happened in four years.” That is the immediate reaction from Dr Georgie Bruinvels, a senior sports scientist and female athlete lead at consultancy Orreco. With the Women’s World Cup just weeks away, how far have sporting teams and scientific research come since 2019 in addressing the performance implications of the menstrual cycle? And how far is there to go in incorporating women’s health into sports science? Earlier this year, the Irish women’s rugby team swapped from white to navy shorts over period concerns. Two-time world champion surfer Tyler Wright revealed she was hospitalised before a competition due to excruciating pain, while Australia and Manchester City prodigy Mary Fowler recently spoke out about the importance of ending the taboo. ![]() In the subsequent years, players across a range of sports have been increasingly open about the impact of the menstrual cycle on athlete performance. Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan after winning the 2019 World Cup. ![]()
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