Female Athlete Toolkit
Developed by SHE Research, this is an extensive handbook that covers many areas relating to female athletes, including: menstrual cycle, contraception, and breast health.
Females have sex specific experiences, such as the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptive use and breast development that may impact their participation, enjoyment, and performance in these sports. Researchers and practitioners have called for the development of sport specific, evidence informed education strategies to increase health literacy and communication around these sex specific experiences, for athletes, parents/guardians and coaches. These resources should prioritise basic information on female physiology and be oriented to health and participation before offering guidance around impact on performance.
