Exploring Global Problems with Natalie Brown | S3 E9

A regular menstrual cycle is extremely important and a vital sign of good health and overall well-being. Nevertheless, women, girls and individuals who menstruate, often contend with debilitating symptoms associated with menstruation, such as fatigue, menstrual cramps, mood fluctuations, disrupted sleep, and headaches. Managing these symptoms pose a significant barrier to the participation in physical activities within schools and can negatively impact on the performance of elite athletes. In this episode, Dr Natalie Brown discusses the perceptions and experiences of the menstrual cycle in elite sport and across schools in the UK, and how activity and good nutrition can manage menstrual-related symptoms. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Research overview 01:01 Menstrual cycle 02:10 Working with athletes 03:21 Symptoms 05:03 Role models 06:46 Working with coaches 09:47 Methodology 11:33 Terminology 12:33 Results 17:23 Impact 20:10 School pupils and teachers 25:55 Policies 28:42 Breaking taboo 29:40 Collaboration 32:22 Career path 36:04 Future aims 37:12 Advice https://optimalperiod.com/ Instagram @optimal.period https://www.swansea.ac.uk/research/podcasts/ #periods #research #eliteathletes #athlete