Module aims Provide non-hormonal and hormonal management strategies to reduce the negative influence menstrual cycle symptoms on training and performance Highlight when to seek further help from a medical practitioner As an athlete, managing your menstrual cycle during training and competition can be a challenge.…
Dr Tiarna Ernst: The Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
Dr Tiarna Ernst: “A New Frontier in High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle & Athletic Performance” Watch Brisbane fertility specialist and retired elite AFLW player Dr Tiarna Ernst present her talk “A New Frontier in High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance” at Swimming Australia’s…
Endometriosis
Module aims: Provide information regarding endometriosis, how it can be diagnosed and managed Highlight period pain influencing your daily life and athletic performance is not normal and indicate when to seek the advice of a doctor Normalise the conversation around menstrual dysfunction to improve athlete…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Module aims: Provide information regarding PCOS, how it can be diagnosed and managed. Highlight the signs and symptoms of PCOS, indicating when you should seek further medical assistance. Normalise the conversation around menstrual dysfunction to improve athlete awareness, health and performance. What is polycystic ovary…
Amenorrhea (The Absence of Periods)
Amenorrhea (The Absence of Periods) Module aims: Provide information regarding amenorrhea, how it can be diagnosed and treated Highlight consistently missing your period is NOT NORMAL, no matter your level of athletic or fitness training Indicate you should seek the assistance of a specialised women’s…