Influence of menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive phases on strength performance, neuromuscular fatigue, and perceived exertion
Boris Dragutinovic, Franziska Moser, Hannah L. Notbohm, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Wilhelm Bloch, Moritz Schumann
Abstract
Although a high intraindividual 17β-estradiol concentration was associated with a lower movement velocity, markers of strength performance and surrogates for nonlocal and local fatigue remained unaffected by MC and OC phases. Blood lactate accumulation was significantly reduced in the mLP. Furthermore, our findings suggest that the impact of the MC phases varies greatly among individuals. Individuals with high fluctuations in sex hormone concentrations may experience relevant changes in the assessed parameters.
Topics & Concepts
Perceived exertionMenstrual cycleExertionMedicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyMuscle strengthMenstruationPsychologyInternal medicineHormoneHeart rateBlood pressureSports Performance and TrainingPhysical Education and Training Studies