Welcome to our period blog, full of resources and research! I’m Natalie, Founder of Optimal Period. Here you will find me talking and sharing my own personal experiences of my menstrual cycle. Lots of tips on how I manage my symptoms and also share any exciting new work I have been completing to keep you updated as well as free educational resources to download.
You are in the right place to find out how to manage inconvenient menstrual cycle symptoms. Don’t forget there are also top tips on how to maximise the positive symptoms you experience. Whether you are looking for some general advice on understanding your menstrual cycle, ways to manage or reduce symptoms or specifically managing your menstrual cycle whilst exercising and training – it’s all right here, together in one place just for you.
We know the menstrual cycle can be a massive inconvenience, and something you just put up with and struggle through. But what if this doesn’t have to be the case? Add your details below to download the free PDF guide to taking charge of your menstrual cycle.
606 players reported the use of hormonal contraceptives from across 33 countries https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/aop/article-10.1123-ijspp.2023-0137/article-10.1123-ijspp.2023-0137.xml Background of hormonal contraceptive The use of hormonal contraceptives in sport and
Full paper coming soon!
Key tips for coaches and athletes:
At Optimal Period we want to help you recognise that if you are feeling moody, sad, angry or irritated before your period you are not
Chocolate cravings? Sugary food? Carb cravings? These food cravings are completely normal and usually occur 7-14 days before your period is due. What are food
Period pain is the most commonly experienced symptom related to the menstrual cycle. Research suggests over 90% of women who menstruate will experience menstrual cramps
