Examines how menstrual state and hormonal contraception influence exercise participation in women, suggesting important implications for training adherence.
Most participants were eumenorrheic or using hormonal contraception. Having polymenorrhoea or amenorrhea was associated with an increased likelihood of negative outcomes on exercise participation. Those using HC were less likely to miss/change training.
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