The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase and Hormonal Contraception on the Risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury and on Physical Performance and Motor Abilities in Women — A Narrative Review
Background: Female athletes sustain anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries two to eight times more often than males in comparable sports, and cyclical fluctuations of ovarian hormones are among the most frequently invoked female-specific explanations. The same hormones are also assumed to shape endurance, strength a...