Keywords

Oral Contraceptive, Female Athlete, Musculoskeletal Injury, Hormonal Control

Abstract

Research indicates that female athletes have a higher risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Hormone fluctuations throughout the different periods of the menstruation cycle impacts the risk of injuries for women. Contraceptive use, most used in the form of an oral contraceptive pill, directly effects hormones and menstrual cycle related symptoms, with evidence of ameliorating some symptoms. Oral contraceptive use is suggested to influence musculoskeletal injuries in female athletes. However, there is little research and data that explores the direct relationship between oral contraceptive use and the injury rates of female athletes. Within this systematic review, five articles investigating this relationship fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Three of the reviewed articles supported a positive and potentially preventative factor, while the other two allude towards no correlation between oral contraceptive use and the rate of injury for female athletes. Findings suggest that more research needs to be conducted on this research topic to determine a concise understanding of the relationship between oral contraceptive use and the injury rates of female athletes.

Thesis Completion Year

2024

Thesis Completion Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair

Carey Rothschild

College

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Department

School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Thesis Discipline

School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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TABLE 1- DESCRIPTION OF STUDIES BY DATE OF PUBLICATION.pdf (311 kB)
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