Why the study?
Does the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle increase anterior cruciate ligament injury risk in female athletes?
Population
Female athletes with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries (7 studies included)
Comparison
First half, or preovulatory phase, of the… vs Other phases of the menstrual cycle
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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May warrant phase-specific ACL prevention in female athletes; supports preovulatory risk association from systematic review data.
Does the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle increase anterior cruciate ligament injury risk in female athletes?
Female athletes may be more predisposed to anterior cruciate ligament injuries during the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Hewett et al. (2007) studied this question.