Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ana Carolina Paludo, Armin Paravlic, Kristyna Dvorakova, Marta Gimunova
Summary: This article investigated the effects of menstrual cycle phases on perceptual responses in athletes through systematic review and meta-analysis. The results showed that different menstrual cycle phases can affect certain perceptual responses in athletes, particularly when there is an increase in ovarian hormone concentration levels.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
David Nolan, Kelly L. Mcnulty, Mika Manninen, Brendan Egan
Summary: This article provides a quantitative synthesis of the effect of hormonal contraceptive use on skeletal muscle hypertrophy, power, and strength adaptations in response to resistance exercise training. The results indicate that hormonal contraceptive use does not have a significant effect on these adaptations.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dali Gamsakhurdashvili, Martin I. Antov, Ursula Stockhorst
Summary: This study reviewed original papers on the impact of ovarian-hormone status on facial emotion recognition and emotional memory. Results suggest that features of the stimulus material interact with E2- and P4-related ovarian-hormone status, with oral contraceptive use potentially affecting recognition accuracy of basic and complex emotions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Nagihan Bostanci, Maria Christine Krog, Luisa W. Hugerth, Zahra Bashir, Emma Fransson, Fredrik Boulund, Georgios N. Belibasakis, Kristin Wannerberger, Lars Engstrand, Henriette Svarre Nielsen, Ina Schuppe-Koistinen
Summary: The study examined the influence of the menstrual cycle on the salivary microbiome of women with regular cycles and found that it primarily affected species abundance and functional properties. Additionally, behaviors such as smoking and high sugar consumption were identified as environmental risk factors that modified the richness and diversity of the oral microbiome.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jona Elings Knutsson, Lena Ekstrom, Angelica Linden Hirschberg
Summary: Analyzing doping control samples from female athletes requires understanding non-doping factors like exercise, alcohol consumption, hormonal changes during menstrual cycle, and the effect of approved drugs. Serum samples are proposed as a complement to urine samples for doping testing. This study investigated the effect of combined oral contraceptives on serum steroid levels in 340 healthy females, finding that the glucuronide metabolites were unaffected while testosterone levels increased during the ovulation phase, suggesting the ratio of testosterone and androstenedione as a potential marker for doping with endogenous anabolic androgenic steroids in women.
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juliette Moriceau, Amandine Fevre, Diego Dominguez-Balmaseda, Angel Gonzalez-de-la-Flor, Julia Simon-Areces, Guillermo Garcia-Perez-de-Sevilla
Summary: Women are more prone to ACL injuries than men, and the menstrual cycle appears to influence knee laxity in women. However, it is unclear whether there is a correlation between the menstrual cycle and the risk of ACL injury.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maria Christine Krog, Luisa W. Hugerth, Emma Fransson, Zahra Bashir, Anders Nyboe Andersen, Gabriella Edfeldt, Lars Engstrand, Ina Schuppe-Koistinen, Henriette Svarre Nielsen
Summary: The menstrual cycle phase, but not hormonal contraceptive use, is associated with the vaginal and oral microbiome composition in healthy young women.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Ann-Christin Sophie Kimmig, Jasper Amadeus Bischofberger, Annika Dorothea Birrenbach, Bernhard Drotleff, Michael Laemmerhofer, Inger Sundstroem-Poromaa, Birgit Derntl
Summary: Facial emotion recognition accuracy is influenced by ovarian hormones, with different hormonal states in women showing variations in emotion and neutral face recognition accuracy. While some hormonal states are associated with higher negative affect, others are linked to elevated positive affect. The use of oral contraceptives does not seem to affect emotion recognition performance. There is a correlation between negative affect and facial emotion recognition accuracy.
FRONTIERS IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Monica K. Kelly, Steven J. Bowe, William T. Jardine, Dominique Condo, Joshua H. Guy, Rodney J. Snow, Amelia J. Carr
Summary: Heat adaptation regimes are commonly used to prepare athletes for exercise in hot conditions. However, most of the existing literature on heat adaptation focuses on males, and there may be differences in optimal strategies for females.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Vojka Lebar, Antonio Simone Lagana, Vito Chiantera, Tina Kunic, David Lukanovic
Summary: Research on the impact of COVID-19 on the female reproductive system is limited, with findings suggesting changes in menstrual volume and cycle length due to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michelle Zwahlen, Petra Stute
Summary: This systematic literature review aims to provide an overview of how endogenous progesterone influences the female immune system along the menstrual cycle. The review revealed that progesterone acts in an immunosuppressive manner, favoring a Th-2-like cytokine profile. It also inhibits mast cell degranulation and relaxes smooth muscle cells. In addition, a vulnerable window after ovulation was identified, during which immune functions are lowered and mediated through progesterone.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Ayaka Yamazaki, Kohei Ogura, Kana Minami, Kazuhiro Ogai, Tomomi Horiguchi, Shigefumi Okamoto, Kanae Mukai
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential changes in the oral microbiome of healthy young adults during different phases of the menstrual cycle. The results showed that the oral microbiome profiles of healthy young females were influenced by their menstrual cycles.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Oyesanmi A. Fabunmi, Phiwayinkosi V. Dludla, Bongani B. Nkambule
Summary: This systematic review examines the link between oral contraceptive (OC) use and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and assesses the impact of geographic disparities on CVD risk among OC users. The findings suggest that OC users have a significant increase in traditional cardiovascular risk factors compared to non-OC users, while there is little to no difference in endothelial dysfunction. Additionally, the magnitude of CVD risks varies across different geographic regions.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Theresa Mokry, Judith Pantke, Anna Mlynarska-Bujny, Felix Christian Hasse, Tristan Anselm Kuder, Heinz-Peter Schlemmer, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Joachim Rom, Sebastian Bickelhaupt
Summary: This study found significant changes in ADC and kurtosis variables in healthy ovaries during the menstrual cycle, but no significant differences were observed in women using oral contraceptives.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Ritva S. Taipale-Mikkonen, Anna Raitanen, Anthony C. Hackney, Guro Strom Solli, Maarit Valtonen, Heikki Peltonen, Kerry McGawley, Heikki Kyrolainen, Johanna K. Ihalainen
Summary: The study found that fluctuations in menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive cycle do not systematically affect physiological variables monitored during incremental treadmill testing. However, differences in heart rate at AerT and AnaT between EUM and CHC groups suggest that heart rate-based training should be individually prescribed, and recording of MC or HC use during testing is important to explain potential minor changes in variables such as lactate concentrations or HR response.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Laura Barba-Moreno, Rocio Cupeiro, Nuria Romero-Parra, Xanne A. K. Janse de Jonge, Ana B. Peinado
Summary: This study investigated the effects of menstrual cycle phases and oral contraceptive use on cardiorespiratory responses during exercise in women. The results showed that certain phases of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive cycle could lead to increased ventilatory parameters, indicating lower cardiorespiratory efficiency. However, these differences had limited clinical significance, and the impact of the menstrual cycle on submaximal exercise was minimal.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Belinda Thompson, Katrina Gaitatzis, Xanne Janse de Jonge, Robbie Blackwell, Louise A. Koelmeyer
Summary: Recent research on manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage for lymphedema has shown conflicting results, with some studies reporting positive effects on symptoms and quality of life, while others finding no additional benefit. Additionally, studies have shown that MLD may reduce the incidence of lymphedema in at-risk patients, but there are also studies showing no such benefits. Further experimental studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of MLD in lymphedema treatment.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Laura Barba-Moreno, Victor M. Alfaro-Magallanes, Xanne A. K. Janse De Jonge, Angel E. Diaz, Rocio Cupeiro, Ana B. Peinado
Summary: This study investigated iron metabolism in endurance trained women under different endogenous hormonal states. The results showed that menstrual cycle phases may affect interleukin-6 production, leading to higher inflammation levels when progesterone levels are elevated. Additionally, a significant reduction in iron levels was observed during the early follicular phase, potentially due to haemoglobin loss through menses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Louise A. Koelmeyer, Belinda M. Thompson, Helen Mackie, Robbie Blackwell, Asha Heydon-White, Emma Moloney, Katrina Gaitatzis, John Boyages, Hiroo Suami
Summary: The study analyzed data from 339 patients with cancer-related lymphedema who underwent ICG lymphography at the ALERT clinic in Sydney from 2017 to 2020. The results showed different drainage patterns in upper and lower limb lymphedema, leading to the development of personalized management plans including manual lymphatic drainage techniques. The introduction of ICG lymphography has translated into clinical practice and influenced research and educational priorities within the ALERT program.
LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sonia Butler, Dean Sculley, Derek Santos, Antoni Fellas, Xavier Girones, Davinder Singh-Grewal, Andrea Coda
Summary: eHealth and mHealth interventions have shown positive effects on health outcomes for children and young people with JIA, particularly in real-time pain monitoring, physical activity promotion, and self-management. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Hiroo Suami, Belinda Thompson, Helen Mackie, Robbie Blackwell, Asha Heydon-White, Fiona Tisdall Blake, John Boyages, Louise Koelmeyer
Summary: Using a combination of ICG lymphography and ICG-guided manual lymphatic drainage, this study conducted diagnostic assessment of lower limb lymphoedema. Eight drainage regions were identified, including two original regions and six compensatory regions. Differences in drainage patterns were observed among different types of lymphoedema.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Helen Mackie, Hiroo Suami, Belinda M. Thompson, Quan Ngo, Asha Heydon-White, Robbie Blackwell, Louise A. Koelmeyer
Summary: This study used indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography to investigate retrograde lymph flow in patients with lymphedema. The findings contradicted the conventional understanding of lymphedema pathology, as retrograde lymph flow was rare and not necessarily related to disease progression. Instead, it may be associated with toxic or asymptomatic lymphangitis. These findings have implications for conservative management and lymphovenous anastomosis surgery.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY-VENOUS AND LYMPHATIC DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Helen Mackie, Belinda M. Thompson, Louise A. Koelmeyer, Robbie Blackwell, Katrina Gaitatzis, Asha Heydon-White, John Boyages, Hiroo Suami
Summary: This study used ICG lymphography to determine that 16.9% of patients with lower-limb lymphedema have a compensatory lymphatic drainage pathway from the affected limb to the contralateral inguinal lymph node region, particularly observed in unilateral cancer-related lymphedema with edema in the proximal thigh, inguinal, pubic, and lower abdominal regions. Directing manual lymphatic drainage to the contralateral inguinal drainage region should be considered especially for patients with cancer-related LLLE.
REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Darryl E. Hands, Xanne A. K. Janse de Jonge, G. C. Livingston, Nattai R. Borges
Summary: This study examined the effects of match location and travel modality on the physical performance of an Australian A-League football team. The results showed that away matches had higher average running intensity and low-speed activity, while home matches had higher high-speed activity. In terms of travel modality, road travel had higher low-speed activity, while home matches and long-flight travel had higher high-speed activity. Home matches also showed significantly higher very high-speed activity than road travel. Evaluating the impact of travel modality on physical performance provides valuable information for coaches to plan travel and minimize the negative effects on performance.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stacy T. Sims, Chad M. Kerksick, Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, Xanne A. K. Janse de Jonge, Katie R. Hirsch, Shawn M. Arent, Susan Joyce Hewlings, Susan M. Kleiner, Erik Bustillo, Jaime L. Tartar, Valerie G. Starratt, Richard B. Kreider, Casey Greenwalt, Liliana I. Renteria, Michael J. Ormsbee, Trisha A. VanDusseldorp, Bill I. Campbell, Douglas S. Kalman, Jose Antonio
Summary: This article summarizes the results of a comprehensive review and critical analysis of the literature on the nutritional concerns of female athletes. The conclusions highlight the importance of tracking hormonal status and individual patterns, achieving adequate energy intake, tailoring carbohydrate intake to hormonal status, consuming high-quality protein close to exercise, and addressing fluid dynamics and electrolyte handling in female athletes. The article also emphasizes the need for more research on sex-specific supplementation and the inclusion of females in research studies.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Helen Mackie, Belinda Thompson, Asha Heydon-White, Hiroo Suami, Robbie Blackwell, Louise Koelmeyer
Summary: This study used ICG lymphography to investigate the presence of the axillo-inguinal lymphatic drainage pathway in patients with upper and lower extremity lymphedema. The findings suggest that this pathway is not present in upper extremity lymphedema patients and is rare in lower extremity lymphedema patients.
LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Helen Mackie, Belinda M. Thompson, Hiroo Suami, Asha Heydon-White, Robbie Blackwell, Fiona Tisdall Blake, Louise A. Koelmeyer
Summary: This study used indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography to assess the presence or absence of lymphoedema in the lower limbs of women with lipoedema. The findings suggested that the clear majority of patients did not exhibit symptoms of lymphoedema.
Editorial Material
Physiology
Xanne A. K. Janse de Jonge, Belinda M. Thompson
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)