6%
Of all sports and exercise science studies have focused exclusively on female participants.
Source: Cowley et al., 2021 - Br J Sports Med.
6× Higher Risk
Female athletes are up to six times more likely to suffer a muscle injury in the pre-menstrual phase.
Source: Ronca et al., UCL 2024.
2× More Soft-Tissue Injuries
Muscle and tendon injuries occur nearly twice as often during the specific phases.
Source: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021.
87.8 %
Of women athletes report that their menstrual cycle impacts their performance.
Source: Hayward C., et al. 2024, PMC10888092
