A study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living reveals that female footballers who are injured during their menstrual period experience more severe injuries and longer recovery times. Researchers tracked FC Barcelona women's players from 2019 to 2023, finding that while menstruation does not increase injury frequency, it leads to worse outcomes. Injuries during menstruation resulted in three times more recovery days compared to other times in the cycle. Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle may affect recovery and injury severity, prompting further research. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)