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
Subjects
Oral contraceptives--Research; Women athletes--Research; Oral contraceptives--Physiological effect; Sports injuries; Women athletes--Health and hygiene
STARS Citation
Malvita, Ashley V., "How Hormonal Contraceptives Influence Injury In Female Athletes: A Systematic Review" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 137.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/137
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Medical Sciences Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons, Sports Sciences Commons
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