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Menstrual cycle phase

Lifestyle.
Category
Scientific evidence
Moderate
Number of findings
1
Sources
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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Physical performance in women

no clear effect Moderate meta-analysis (AAA)

Meta-analysis: the menstrual cycle phase has, on average, a small and inconsistent effect on physical performance (a slight tendency toward worse performance in the early follicular phase). It is better to individualize than to apply a fixed rule.

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Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Moderate · 1 finding

Findings

  • Physical performance in women — no clear effect (Moderate, meta-analysis). Meta-analysis: the menstrual cycle phase has, on average, a small and inconsistent effect on physical performance (a slight tendency to be worse in the early follicular phase). It is better to individualize than to apply a fixed rule. 32661839

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