SwimCon Athlete Panel Discussion: The Hidden Power of the Female Athlete
At Swimming Australia’s conference, Brisbane fertility specialist and retired AFLW player Dr Tiarna Ernst participated in a panel discussing their personal experiences of the interaction between their menstrual cycle and elite sport.
Dr Ernst was joined by keynote speaker Annabelle Williams (3 x Paralympic swimmer) and panel members Linley Frame (Former competitive Australian swimmer) and Alice Tait, formerly Alice Mills (2 x Olympic Australian swimmer).
Watch this video to learn more about their personal athletic experiences, highlighting the importance of menstrual health awareness and discussion. These are very important conversations for athletes, coaches and their support staff to have and conversations that could make a significant difference in people’s lives.
If you have concerns about women’s health-related issues impacting your life and athletic performance, get in touch with Ignite Athlete at 1300 938 156 or via our ‘Contact Us‘ page. We have a network of specialised General Practitioners, gynaecologists and fertility specialists across Australia who will be more than happy to speak with you and discuss your individual circumstances.
