by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Periods, Physiology
Welcome to information on The Menstrual Cycle This section provides information on ‘periods’, the women’s menstrual cycle presented under the women’s section’- Cassandra Davis Running Red Days Does your period affect your running?...
by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Featured, Periods, Physiology
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe the physical, mental, or behavioural changes that some women experience before their menstrual periods begin every month. PMS can cause discomfort in different parts of the body, and it can also cause disturbing...
by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Featured, Periods, Physiology
Practicing good hygiene is as important during menstruation as at any other time of the month, and good hygiene for sportswomen is no different, it goes without saying that sanitary napkins or tampons should be changed frequently especially before and directly after a...
by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Featured, Periods, Physiology
Amenorrhea is the medical term which refers to a prolonged absence of menstruation during the reproductive years of a woman for reasons other than pregnancy. Exercise is well known to affect the menstruation cycle, although it is not fully known how. Running and...
by wadmin | Oct 2, 2011 | Featured, Periods, Physiology
As already mentioned, all women have different menstrual cycles, so, the best advice is to start making a running log, a recording of how you feel each day during your run. This way you will be able to see if a pattern establishes itself. Many women find that they...
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